Rapidan River near Culpeper
Critical Stages
11' - Action
13' - Flood
17' - Moderate
21' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 2:45 PM EST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 0.69 ft
Flow: 0.0995 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 PM 12/15 | 0.7 | 0.102 |
| 1 AM 12/16 | 0.7 | 0.102 |
| 7 AM 12/16 | 0.6 | 0.078 |
| 1 PM 12/16 | 0.6 | 0.078 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | 0.6 | 0.078 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 0.6 | 0.078 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 0.6 | 0.078 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 0.6 | 0.078 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 0.6 | 0.078 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 0.6 | 0.078 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 0.6 | 0.078 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 2:45 PM 12/15 | 0.69 | 0.0995 |
| 2:30 PM 12/15 | 0.69 | 0.0995 |
| 2:15 PM 12/15 | 0.68 | 0.097 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | 0.67 | 0.0945 |
| 1:45 PM 12/15 | 0.65 | 0.0897 |
| 1:30 PM 12/15 | 0.63 | 0.0849 |
| 1:15 PM 12/15 | 0.62 | 0.0826 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | 0.6 | 0.078 |
| 12:45 PM 12/15 | 0.58 | 0.0738 |
| 12:30 PM 12/15 | 0.57 | 0.0718 |
| 12:15 PM 12/15 | 0.56 | 0.0697 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 0.55 | 0.0677 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | 0.55 | 0.0677 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 0.55 | 0.0677 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 0.56 | 0.0697 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 0.57 | 0.0718 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 0.57 | 0.0718 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 0.58 | 0.0738 |
| 10:15 AM 12/15 | 0.6 | 0.078 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | 0.63 | 0.0849 |
| 9:45 AM 12/15 | 0.67 | 0.0945 |
| 9:30 AM 12/15 | 0.7 | 0.102 |
| 9:15 AM 12/15 | 0.73 | 0.11 |
| 9:00 AM 12/15 | 0.75 | 0.115 |
| 8:45 AM 12/15 | 0.76 | 0.118 |
| 8:30 AM 12/15 | 0.76 | 0.118 |
| 8:15 AM 12/15 | 0.76 | 0.118 |
| 8:00 AM 12/15 | 0.75 | 0.115 |
| 7:45 AM 12/15 | 0.75 | 0.115 |
| 7:30 AM 12/15 | 0.74 | 0.112 |
21' -
Significant flooding of lowlands near the river will occur, including significant portions of roads near the river. Travel will be severely affected. Water is likely approaching structures.
17' -
Water begins to approach outbuildings on both sides of the river downstream of the route 522 bridge.
14' -
River Road on the Orange County side of the Rapidan River is flooded in a few spots, and pastureland is flooded on both sides of the river. Other low lying roads near the river are also beginning to flood, and access to homes may become limited. No structures are affected at this level.
13' -
Farmland near the river between Rapidan and Raccoon Ford begins to flood.
4' -
The Friends of the Rappahannock recommend that levels greater than 4 feet at the Culpeper gage are unsafe for recreational use.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 28, 1995 | 30.4 |
| Oct 16, 1942 | 30.3 |
| Jun 22, 1972 | 29.53 |
| Apr 26, 1937 | 28.03 |
| Sep 7, 1996 | 27.49 |
| Oct 6, 1972 | 26.23 |
| Aug 18, 1955 | 24.31 |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 23.56 |
| Nov 5, 1985 | 22.52 |
| Sep 17, 1934 | 19.53 |
| Oct 20, 1937 | 19.41 |
| Mar 18, 1936 | 19.25 |
| Mar 5, 1993 | 18.91 |
| Sep 6, 1979 | 18.79 |
| Sep 19, 2003 | 18.51 |
| Feb 15, 1984 | 18.24 |
| Jan 20, 1996 | 18.22 |
| May 6, 1989 | 18.19 |
| Sep 9, 1987 | 17.77 |
| Sep 6, 1935 | 17.53 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
