Robinson River near Locust Dale water level

Name: Robinson River near Locust Dale water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Robinson River, Virginia, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.21ft Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 01:45 AM EDT (41 min ago)

Flow: 114 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Robinson River near Locust Dale is at 2.21 ft, in the normal range.

It is 8.79 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.21 ft and 2.53 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 23.92 ftSeptember 6, 1996

Floating and fishing near Robinson River near Locust Dale

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 11.00 ft, 8.79 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

24.00 ft: Water goes over the bridge at the gauge site. Major flooding is occurring.
18.00 ft: Extensive lowland flooding is occurring near Locust Dale.
15.50 ft: A private drive across from the gauge site begins to flood. This may affect access to a large area of property and farmland.
14.00 ft: Multiple spots on Route 721 are flooded, along with other nearby low lying land. Access may be affected for residents.
11.00 ft: Water covers a portion of Route 721 /Robinson River Road/. Agricultural flooding also begins nearby.
2.21 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	23.92 ft	September 6, 1996
2	23.90 ft	October 15, 1942
3	22.93 ft	June 27, 1995
4	21.17 ft	June 22, 2018
5	20.92 ft	June 22, 1972
6	20.17 ft	November 5, 1985
7	19.49 ft	August 18, 1955
8	19.19 ft	October 6, 1972
9	19.16 ft	September 8, 1987
10	19.03 ft	February 17, 1998

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:27 AM Sunset 06:29 PM Daylight 11 hr, 2 min First quarter 66%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Rapidan River near CulpeperRiver gauge, Rapidan River	0.92 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	7 mi
Rapidan River near RuckersvilleRiver gauge, Rapidan River	1.90 ft	Below flood stage	−0.11 ft	14 mi
Hazel River at RixeyvilleRiver gauge, Hazel River	3.43 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	20 mi
Rappahannock River at RemingtonRiver gauge, Rappahannock River	3.41 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	21 mi
North F Rivanna River near EarlysvilleRiver gauge, North F Rivanna River	31.4 cfs	Normal	−2.6 cfs	21 mi
Battle Run near Laurel MillsRiver gauge, Battle Run	1.51 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	23 mi
South F Rivanna River near CharlottesvilleRiver gauge, South F Rivanna River	49.3 cfs	Normal	−4.9 cfs	25 mi
Moormans River near Free UnionRiver gauge, Moormans River	16.1 cfs	Normal	+0.6 cfs	28 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Robinson River near Locust Dale?

The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 8.79 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Robinson River near Locust Dale today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 01:45 AM EDT, the water level was 2.21 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Robinson River near Locust Dale rising or falling?

Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Robinson River near Locust Dale normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Robinson River near Locust Dale?

The highest level on record is 23.92 ft on September 6, 1996.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01666500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.32513, -78.09556 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	2.21 ft	2026-10-20 05:45	Provisional
Flow	114 cfs	2026-10-20 05:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Robinson River near Locust Dale (usgs:01666500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/robinson-river-near-locust-dale

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer