South Mayo River near Nettleridge water level

Name: South Mayo River near Nettleridge water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, South Mayo River, Virginia, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.25ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 07:45 AM EDT (56 min ago)

Flow: 40.0 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at South Mayo River near Nettleridge, where the gauge shows 3.25 ft.

It is 8.75 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.25 ft – 3.42 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: 22.00 ftSeptember 22, 1979

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

25.00 ft: Water reaches the floor of the Highway 700 bridge.
15.00 ft: Dobyns Road..Commerce St. and New Hope Church Road near Stuart are flooded.
3.25 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	22.00 ft	September 22, 1979
2	20.89 ft	August 18, 1985
3	18.32 ft	June 21, 1972
4	17.10 ft	April 21, 1992
5	17.05 ft	September 29, 2015
6	16.26 ft	September 28, 2004
7	16.18 ft	November 4, 1985
8	14.95 ft	January 25, 2010
9	14.60 ft	September 17, 2018
10	13.27 ft	April 9, 1980

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:33 AM Sunset 06:39 PM Daylight 11 hr, 6 min First quarter 68%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
North Mayo River near SpencerRiver gauge, North Mayo River	1.41 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	8 mi
Mayo River near PriceRiver gauge, Mayo River	1.07 ft	Low	−0.03 ft	8 mi
Dan River near FranciscoRiver gauge, Dan River	1.54 ft	Normal	±0	10 mi
Smith River at MartinsvilleRiver gauge, Smith River	1.85 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	15 mi
Smith River at BassettRiver gauge, Smith River	143 cfs	Low	±0	15 mi
Philpott Reservoir at Philpott Dam near PhilpottReservoir, Philpott Reservoir	970.57 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	16 mi
Smith River near PhilpottRiver gauge, Smith River	139 cfs	Normal	±0	16 mi
Smith River at Smith River Church near WoolwineRiver gauge, Smith River	2.37 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	16 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the South Mayo River near Nettleridge?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 8.75 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 South Mayo River near Nettleridge today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 07:45 AM EDT, the water level was 3.25 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is South Mayo River near Nettleridge rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of South Mayo River near Nettleridge normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at South Mayo River near Nettleridge?

The highest level on record is 22.00 ft on September 22, 1979.

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:02069700 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 36.57097, -80.12949 (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	3.25 ft	2026-10-20 11:45	Provisional
Flow	40.0 cfs	2026-10-20 11:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: South Mayo River near Nettleridge (usgs:02069700). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/south-mayo-river-near-nettleridge

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

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