22' - Additional buildings upstream of gage, and farmland flooding begins in vicinity of the gage.
20' - Farmlands and residential basements of buildings upstream (right bank) become flooded.
17' - Right bank above gage and flats above town on left bank are inundated. Mostly agricultural lands affected.
16' - Route 43 (Parkway Drive) is closed as water starts to reach the road.
6' - Stages above 6 feet are considered too high for all but expert boaters.
4' - Caution is suggested for James River boaters..between 4 and 6 feet.
2.4' - Stages between 2.4 and 4 feet are considered ideal for boating activities.
2' - Below this stage the river may be too low for boating activities.