Rockfish River near Greenfield water level

Name: Rockfish River near Greenfield water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Rockfish River, Virginia, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.74ft Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 02:45 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 44.8 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Rockfish River near Greenfield, where the gauge shows 2.74 ft.

It is 9.26 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.74 ft – 2.96 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: 33.20 ftAugust 20, 1969

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 12.00 ft.

What happens at each level

30.00 ft: Water covers bridges on Adial Road, State Route 6, and US 29. Major flooding of roads, fields, and structures is occurring. Levels are comparable to Hurricane Camille in 1969.
27.00 ft: Significant flooding is occurring, with numerous road closures.
23.00 ft: Water is up to the guardrail on Adial Road near the gauge. Several sections of Route 617 are flooded with 4 to 10 feet of water.
22.00 ft: Water begins to cover the Nelson County Wayside on US Highway 29.
19.00 ft: Several sections of Route 617 are flooded near the river.
14.00 ft: Multiple portions of Route 617, along with nearby fields, are flooded.
12.00 ft: Water begins to cover a portion of Route 617 near the river. Nearby fields are also flooded.
2.74 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	33.20 ft	August 20, 1969
2	25.40 ft	October 15, 1942
3	20.11 ft	June 21, 1972
4	19.20 ft	September 19, 1944
5	18.45 ft	August 18, 1955
6	16.96 ft	September 30, 1959
7	15.90 ft	October 21, 1961
8	15.77 ft	September 6, 1996
9	15.50 ft	February 7, 1965
10	15.30 ft	March 11, 1952

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:28 AM Sunset 06:34 PM Daylight 11 hr, 6 min First quarter 57%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Tye River near LovingstonRiver gauge, Tye River	2.66 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	14 mi
South River near WaynesboroRiver gauge, South River	2.46 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	14 mi
South River near DoomsRiver gauge, South River	2.05 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	15 mi
Piney River at Piney RiverRiver gauge, Piney River	2.31 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	16 mi
James River at ScottsvilleRiver gauge, James River	3.61 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	19 mi
Mechums River near White HallRiver gauge, Mechums River	26.2 cfs	Normal	−3.8 cfs	20 mi
Hardware River below Briery Run near ScottsvilleRiver gauge, Hardware River	28.8 cfs	Normal	−5.6 cfs	20 mi
James River at Bent CreekRiver gauge, James River	3.43 ft	Below flood stage	+0.28 ft	23 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Rockfish River near Greenfield?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 9.26 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 Rockfish River near Greenfield today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 02:45 AM EDT, the water level was 2.74 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Rockfish River near Greenfield rising or falling?

Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Rockfish River near Greenfield normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Rockfish River near Greenfield?

The highest level on record is 33.20 ft on August 20, 1969.

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:02028500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 37.86958, -78.82335 (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	2.74 ft	2026-10-19 06:45	Provisional
Flow	44.8 cfs	2026-10-19 06:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Rockfish River near Greenfield (usgs:02028500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/rockfish-river-near-greenfield

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