South River near Dooms water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.05ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 11:45 PM EDT (36 min ago)

Flow: 57.9 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at South River near Dooms reads 2.05 ft, a normal level.

It is 8.95 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.04 ft and 2.19 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: 14.25 ftSeptember 6, 1996

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 11.00 ft, still 8.95 ft away.

What happens at each level

15.00 ft: A park near the river on the north side of Waynesboro is completely flooded. Widespread lowland flooding is occurring throughout the city and points northward, with buildings and roads flooded.
13.00 ft: Widespread flooding is occurring south of this location in the City of Waynesboro. Water is approaching Riverside Drive and an industrial area upstream, and buildings near the creek at Dooms Crossing.
11.00 ft: Agricultural flooding is occurring near the river. Livestock should be moved to higher ground. Flooding is occurring in the city of Waynesboro to the south.
9.00 ft: Fields on the north side of Waynesboro begin to flood.
2.05 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	14.25 ft	September 6, 1996
2	14.03 ft	November 4, 1985
3	12.97 ft	September 17, 2018
4	12.87 ft	April 17, 2011
5	12.80 ft	November 29, 2005
6	12.30 ft	January 25, 2010
7	12.02 ft	March 19, 1975
8	11.75 ft	April 21, 1992
9	11.64 ft	April 17, 1987
10	11.62 ft	May 31, 2018

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:30 AM Sunset 06:32 PM Daylight 11 hr, 3 min First quarter 65%

Map

Other gauges on the South River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
South River near WaynesboroRiver gauge, South River	2.46 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	2.7 mi
South River at HarristonRiver gauge, South River	2.12 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	9 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Middle River near GrottoesRiver gauge, Middle River	3.31 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	12 mi
Rockfish River near GreenfieldRiver gauge, Rockfish River	2.72 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	15 mi
Mechums River near White HallRiver gauge, Mechums River	25.3 cfs	Normal	−0.9 cfs	15 mi
South F Shenandoah River near LynnwoodRiver gauge, South F Shenandoah River	2.60 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	17 mi
North River near BurketownRiver gauge, North River	2.40 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	18 mi
Moormans River near Free UnionRiver gauge, Moormans River	16.7 cfs	Normal	+1.2 cfs	18 mi
South F Rivanna River near CharlottesvilleRiver gauge, South F Rivanna River	49.3 cfs	Normal	−7.4 cfs	23 mi
North F Rivanna River near EarlysvilleRiver gauge, North F Rivanna River	31.4 cfs	Normal	−4.0 cfs	25 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the South River near Dooms?

The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 8.95 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 River near Dooms today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 11:45 PM EDT, the water level was 2.05 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is South River near Dooms rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of South River near Dooms normal?

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

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

The highest level on record is 14.25 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:01626850 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.08875, -78.87697 (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	2.05 ft	2026-10-20 03:45	Provisional
Flow	57.9 cfs	2026-10-20 03:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: South River near Dooms (usgs:01626850). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/south-river-near-dooms

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