Meherrin River at Emporia
Critical Stages
13' - Action
23' - Flood
25' - Moderate
27' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 2:30 AM EST 12/6/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 3.62 ft
Flow: 0.257 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 AM 12/6 | 4.4 | 0.384 |
| 1 PM 12/6 | 4.3 | 0.367 |
| 7 PM 12/6 | 4.2 | 0.351 |
| 1 AM 12/7 | 4.1 | 0.334 |
| 7 AM 12/7 | 4 | 0.318 |
| 1 PM 12/7 | 3.9 | 0.303 |
| 7 PM 12/7 | 3.8 | 0.286 |
| 1 AM 12/8 | 3.7 | 0.27 |
| 7 AM 12/8 | 3.6 | 0.254 |
| 1 PM 12/8 | 3.4 | 0.224 |
| 7 PM 12/8 | 3.3 | 0.21 |
| 1 AM 12/9 | 3.2 | 0.195 |
| 7 AM 12/9 | 3.1 | 0.18 |
| 1 PM 12/9 | 3 | 0.165 |
| 7 PM 12/9 | 2.9 | 0.152 |
| 1 AM 12/10 | 2.9 | 0.152 |
| 7 AM 12/10 | 2.9 | 0.152 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 2:30 AM 12/6 | 3.62 | 0.257 |
| 2:15 AM 12/6 | 3.63 | 0.259 |
| 2:00 AM 12/6 | 3.64 | 0.26 |
| 1:45 AM 12/6 | 3.65 | 0.262 |
| 1:30 AM 12/6 | 3.66 | 0.264 |
| 1:15 AM 12/6 | 3.67 | 0.265 |
| 1:00 AM 12/6 | 3.68 | 0.267 |
| 12:45 AM 12/6 | 3.69 | 0.268 |
| 12:30 AM 12/6 | 3.7 | 0.27 |
| 12:15 AM 12/6 | 3.7 | 0.27 |
| 12:00 AM 12/6 | 3.7 | 0.27 |
| 11:45 PM 12/5 | 3.7 | 0.27 |
| 11:30 PM 12/5 | 3.71 | 0.272 |
| 11:15 PM 12/5 | 3.71 | 0.272 |
| 11:00 PM 12/5 | 3.71 | 0.272 |
| 10:45 PM 12/5 | 3.72 | 0.273 |
| 10:30 PM 12/5 | 3.72 | 0.273 |
| 10:15 PM 12/5 | 3.73 | 0.275 |
| 10:00 PM 12/5 | 3.72 | 0.273 |
| 9:45 PM 12/5 | 3.73 | 0.275 |
| 9:30 PM 12/5 | 3.73 | 0.275 |
| 9:15 PM 12/5 | 3.73 | 0.275 |
| 9:00 PM 12/5 | 3.73 | 0.275 |
| 8:45 PM 12/5 | 3.73 | 0.275 |
| 8:30 PM 12/5 | 3.74 | 0.276 |
| 8:15 PM 12/5 | 3.74 | 0.276 |
| 8:00 PM 12/5 | 3.74 | 0.276 |
| 7:45 PM 12/5 | 3.74 | 0.276 |
| 7:30 PM 12/5 | 3.75 | 0.278 |
| 7:15 PM 12/5 | 3.75 | 0.278 |
36.1' -
River stage sensor operating limit
34' -
Water begins to flow across the Hicksford Ave Bridge.
33.5' -
Water reaches the intersection of Center St and High St.
30' -
Water reaches the entrance to Meherrin River Park along Hicksford Ave.
25' -
Homes on Center St between Cleveland Ave and Monroe St are inundated. Homes along Meherrin Park Rd begin to flood.
24' -
Portions of Center St begin to flood and some residential areas are threatened.
23' -
Flood waters infiltrate sewer system. The parking lot next to the ball fields in EGRA Park begins to flood.
20' -
Water reaches the top of the boat ramp in the Meherrin River Park/EGRA Park.
19' -
Water covers the walking bridge in the Meherrin River Park.
16' -
Meherrin River Park and Veterans Memorial Park are closed to public access.
15' -
Water begins to cover portions of the walking trail in the Meherrin River Park.
13' -
Cautionary stage. Water begins to overflow the banks in the Meherrin River Park.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Aug 17, 1940 | 31.5 |
| Aug 28, 1908 | 28 |
| Oct 8, 1972 | 27.38 |
| Apr 29, 1978 | 26.62 |
| Oct 26, 1971 | 26.59 |
| Sep 16, 1999 | 26.33 |
| Apr 27, 1928 | 26 |
| Nov 6, 1985 | 25.74 |
| May 28, 2003 | 25.56 |
| Oct 14, 2018 | 25.36 |
| Feb 27, 1979 | 25.34 |
| Apr 18, 1987 | 25.29 |
| Jul 17, 1975 | 25.09 |
| Mar 1, 1912 | 25 |
| Sep 21, 2003 | 25 |
| Mar 22, 1998 | 24.96 |
| Sep 2, 2004 | 24.43 |
| May 21, 2018 | 24.14 |
| Mar 7, 1993 | 24.11 |
| Sep 9, 1996 | 24.06 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
