James River (VA) at Cartersville
Critical Stages
15' - Action
20' - Flood
23' - Moderate
26.4' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 9:45 AM EST 12/14/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 1.39 ft
Flow: 1.83 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 PM 12/14 | 1.3 | 1.71 |
| 7 PM 12/14 | 1.6 | 2.11 |
| 1 AM 12/15 | 1.6 | 2.11 |
| 7 AM 12/15 | 1.3 | 1.71 |
| 1 PM 12/15 | 1.4 | 1.84 |
| 7 PM 12/15 | 1.6 | 2.11 |
| 1 AM 12/16 | 1.4 | 1.84 |
| 7 AM 12/16 | 1.4 | 1.84 |
| 1 PM 12/16 | 1.4 | 1.84 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | 1.4 | 1.84 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 1.4 | 1.84 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 1.4 | 1.84 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:45 AM 12/14 | 1.39 | 1.83 |
| 9:30 AM 12/14 | 1.4 | 1.84 |
| 9:15 AM 12/14 | 1.4 | 1.84 |
| 9:00 AM 12/14 | 1.41 | 1.85 |
| 8:45 AM 12/14 | 1.41 | 1.85 |
| 8:30 AM 12/14 | 1.42 | 1.87 |
| 8:15 AM 12/14 | 1.42 | 1.87 |
| 8:00 AM 12/14 | 1.43 | 1.88 |
| 7:45 AM 12/14 | 1.43 | 1.88 |
| 7:30 AM 12/14 | 1.43 | 1.88 |
| 7:15 AM 12/14 | 1.44 | 1.89 |
| 7:00 AM 12/14 | 1.44 | 1.89 |
| 6:45 AM 12/14 | 1.44 | 1.89 |
| 6:30 AM 12/14 | 1.44 | 1.89 |
| 6:15 AM 12/14 | 1.44 | 1.89 |
| 6:00 AM 12/14 | 1.44 | 1.89 |
| 5:45 AM 12/14 | 1.44 | 1.89 |
| 5:30 AM 12/14 | 1.44 | 1.89 |
| 5:15 AM 12/14 | 1.44 | 1.89 |
| 5:00 AM 12/14 | 1.44 | 1.89 |
| 4:45 AM 12/14 | 1.44 | 1.89 |
| 4:30 AM 12/14 | 1.44 | 1.89 |
| 4:15 AM 12/14 | 1.44 | 1.89 |
| 4:00 AM 12/14 | 1.44 | 1.89 |
| 3:45 AM 12/14 | 1.44 | 1.89 |
| 3:30 AM 12/14 | 1.44 | 1.89 |
| 3:15 AM 12/14 | 1.44 | 1.89 |
| 3:00 AM 12/14 | 1.43 | 1.88 |
| 2:45 AM 12/14 | 1.43 | 1.88 |
| 2:30 AM 12/14 | 1.43 | 1.88 |
45' -
River stage sensor operating limit
34.35' -
Stage of the 100 year flood.
32.26' -
Stage of the 50 year flood.
30' -
Flood waters overtop the railroad tracks on the left hand side of the river approximately 1/4 of a mile from the river bank. Access to the Cartersville Bridge, VA Route 45 is cut off from north side.
29' -
Overflow on left bank reaches railroad bed. 7-9 feet of water over the flood plain on left bank of river and downstream.
26.4' -
Major flooding begins. Many secondary roads flooded.
23.5' -
Cartersville Boat landing parking lot and boat ramp on righthand side of the river and 200 ft downstream of State Route 45 bridge is flooded.
23' -
Moderate flooding begins. Secondary roads parallel to left bank of river flood.
21' -
Approach to old highway bridge and portions of the farm land on the left hand side of the river are flooded.
20' -
Minor flooding begins. Overflow onto flood plain along left bank.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 22, 1972 | 37.87 |
| Aug 21, 1969 | 33.75 |
| Nov 6, 1985 | 32.6 |
| Sep 20, 1944 | 29.6 |
| Sep 7, 1996 | 28.96 |
| Mar 19, 1936 | 28.77 |
| Aug 17, 1940 | 28.34 |
| Apr 18, 1987 | 27.96 |
| Sep 6, 1935 | 27.8 |
| Apr 26, 1937 | 27.73 |
| Oct 16, 1942 | 27.14 |
| Oct 6, 1972 | 27.12 |
| May 23, 1901 | 27 |
| Dec 5, 1948 | 27 |
| Dec 30, 1901 | 26.7 |
| Jan 21, 1996 | 26.45 |
| Feb 26, 1979 | 26.33 |
| Mar 20, 1975 | 26.04 |
| Apr 23, 1992 | 25.41 |
| Mar 6, 1899 | 25.2 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
