James River (VA) at Richmond Locks
Critical Stages
6' - Action
8' - Flood
19' - Moderate
28' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 8:54 PM EST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: -1.7 ft
Flow: -999 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 PM 12/15 | 0.5 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/16 | 0.8 | -999 |
| 1 AM 12/16 | 0.9 | -999 |
| 2 AM 12/16 | 0.8 | -999 |
| 3 AM 12/16 | 0.4 | -999 |
| 4 AM 12/16 | -0.2 | -999 |
| 5 AM 12/16 | -1 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/16 | -1.4 | -999 |
| 7 AM 12/16 | -1.7 | -999 |
| 8 AM 12/16 | -1.8 | -999 |
| 9 AM 12/16 | -1.3 | -999 |
| 10 AM 12/16 | 0.1 | -999 |
| 11 AM 12/16 | 0.8 | -999 |
| 12 PM 12/16 | 0.9 | -999 |
| 1 PM 12/16 | 1.1 | -999 |
| 2 PM 12/16 | 1.1 | -999 |
| 3 PM 12/16 | 1 | -999 |
| 4 PM 12/16 | 0.4 | -999 |
| 5 PM 12/16 | -0.3 | -999 |
| 6 PM 12/16 | -1 | -999 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | -1.4 | -999 |
| 8 PM 12/16 | -1.6 | -999 |
| 9 PM 12/16 | -1.7 | -999 |
| 10 PM 12/16 | -1.1 | -999 |
| 11 PM 12/16 | 0.4 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/17 | 0.9 | -999 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 0.9 | -999 |
| 2 AM 12/17 | 1 | -999 |
| 3 AM 12/17 | 0.6 | -999 |
| 4 AM 12/17 | 0.1 | -999 |
| 5 AM 12/17 | -0.7 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/17 | -1.3 | -999 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | -1.6 | -999 |
| 8 AM 12/17 | -1.9 | -999 |
| 9 AM 12/17 | -2 | -999 |
| 10 AM 12/17 | -1.4 | -999 |
| 11 AM 12/17 | 0.1 | -999 |
| 12 PM 12/17 | 0.7 | -999 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 0.8 | -999 |
| 2 PM 12/17 | 0.9 | -999 |
| 3 PM 12/17 | 0.8 | -999 |
| 4 PM 12/17 | 0.4 | -999 |
| 5 PM 12/17 | -0.4 | -999 |
| 6 PM 12/17 | -1.1 | -999 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | -1.6 | -999 |
| 8 PM 12/17 | -2 | -999 |
| 9 PM 12/17 | -2.3 | -999 |
| 10 PM 12/17 | -2.5 | -999 |
| 11 PM 12/17 | -2.2 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/18 | -0.8 | -999 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 0.1 | -999 |
| 2 AM 12/18 | 0.2 | -999 |
| 3 AM 12/18 | -0.1 | -999 |
| 4 AM 12/18 | -0.6 | -999 |
| 5 AM 12/18 | -1.2 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/18 | -1.7 | -999 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | -2.1 | -999 |
| 8 AM 12/18 | -2.4 | -999 |
| 9 AM 12/18 | -2.5 | -999 |
| 10 AM 12/18 | -1.9 | -999 |
| 11 AM 12/18 | -0.4 | -999 |
| 12 PM 12/18 | 0.3 | -999 |
| 1 PM 12/18 | 0.5 | -999 |
| 2 PM 12/18 | 0.6 | -999 |
| 3 PM 12/18 | 0.9 | -999 |
| 4 PM 12/18 | 1 | -999 |
| 5 PM 12/18 | 0.6 | -999 |
| 6 PM 12/18 | -0.2 | -999 |
| 7 PM 12/18 | -1 | -999 |
| 8 PM 12/18 | -1.5 | -999 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:54 PM 12/15 | -0.64 | -999 |
| 9:48 PM 12/15 | -0.72 | -999 |
| 9:42 PM 12/15 | -0.8 | -999 |
| 9:36 PM 12/15 | -0.9 | -999 |
| 9:30 PM 12/15 | -1 | -999 |
| 9:24 PM 12/15 | -1.11 | -999 |
| 9:18 PM 12/15 | -1.23 | -999 |
| 9:12 PM 12/15 | -1.35 | -999 |
| 9:06 PM 12/15 | -1.47 | -999 |
| 9:00 PM 12/15 | -1.59 | -999 |
| 8:54 PM 12/15 | -1.7 | -999 |
| 8:48 PM 12/15 | -1.8 | -999 |
| 8:42 PM 12/15 | -1.88 | -999 |
| 8:36 PM 12/15 | -1.95 | -999 |
| 8:30 PM 12/15 | -2.01 | -999 |
| 8:24 PM 12/15 | -2.04 | -999 |
| 8:18 PM 12/15 | -2.08 | -999 |
| 8:12 PM 12/15 | -2.09 | -999 |
| 8:06 PM 12/15 | -2.1 | -999 |
| 8:00 PM 12/15 | -2.1 | -999 |
| 7:54 PM 12/15 | -2.1 | -999 |
| 7:48 PM 12/15 | -2.09 | -999 |
| 7:42 PM 12/15 | -2.07 | -999 |
| 7:36 PM 12/15 | -2.05 | -999 |
| 7:30 PM 12/15 | -2.02 | -999 |
| 7:24 PM 12/15 | -2 | -999 |
| 7:18 PM 12/15 | -1.97 | -999 |
| 7:12 PM 12/15 | -1.94 | -999 |
| 7:06 PM 12/15 | -1.91 | -999 |
| 7:00 PM 12/15 | -1.87 | -999 |
41' -
Flood wall is overtopped, protected area will need to be evacuated.
35.5' -
Record flooding begins.
35' -
River stage sensor operating limit
33.5' -
Near record flooding begins.
29' -
Goodes Street is closed.
28' -
Major flooding begins.
27' -
Intersection of 21st Street and Cary street is closed.
24' -
Mayo Bridge is closed.
23' -
Tredegar Street is closed.
19' -
Moderate flooding begins, Brander Street is closed.
18.5' -
The main access into the waste water treatment plant is flooded from Maury Street into Brander Street.
12.5' -
Water covers Wharf Street and enters the Tunnel Building.
11' -
Rocketts Landing Park and the Virginia Capital Trail begin to flood.
9' -
The Ancarrow's Boat Landing is closed at this level.
8' -
Minor flooding begins.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 23, 1972 | 36.5 |
| Nov 7, 1985 | 30.76 |
| Aug 22, 1969 | 28.6 |
| Mar 30, 1936 | 26.5 |
| Apr 27, 1937 | 25.2 |
| Oct 7, 1972 | 24.2 |
| Sep 8, 1996 | 23.75 |
| Sep 7, 1935 | 23.65 |
| Aug 18, 1940 | 23.3 |
| Dec 31, 1901 | 23.2 |
| Feb 27, 1979 | 22.5 |
| Sep 21, 1944 | 22.4 |
| Jan 22, 1996 | 22.05 |
| Dec 6, 1948 | 21.6 |
| Mar 21, 1975 | 20.8 |
| May 14, 1924 | 20.1 |
| Dec 3, 1934 | 19.7 |
| Jan 28, 1978 | 19.5 |
| Oct 17, 1942 | 19.5 |
| Mar 24, 1901 | 19.3 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
