James River (VA) at Bent Creek
Critical Stages
15' - Action
16' - Flood
18' - Moderate
22' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 7:45 AM EST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.87 ft
Flow: 0.719 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 PM 12/16 | 3.1 | 1.09 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | 3 | 0.922 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 3 | 0.922 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 3 | 0.922 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 3 | 0.922 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 3 | 0.922 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 3 | 0.922 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 3 | 0.922 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7:45 AM 12/16 | 2.87 | 0.719 |
| 7:30 AM 12/16 | 2.86 | 0.704 |
| 7:15 AM 12/16 | 2.86 | 0.704 |
| 7:00 AM 12/16 | 2.85 | 0.689 |
| 6:45 AM 12/16 | 2.85 | 0.689 |
| 6:30 AM 12/16 | 2.85 | 0.689 |
| 6:15 AM 12/16 | 2.85 | 0.689 |
| 6:00 AM 12/16 | 2.86 | 0.704 |
| 5:45 AM 12/16 | 2.86 | 0.704 |
| 5:30 AM 12/16 | 2.87 | 0.719 |
| 5:15 AM 12/16 | 2.88 | 0.734 |
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | 2.89 | 0.749 |
| 4:45 AM 12/16 | 2.89 | 0.749 |
| 4:30 AM 12/16 | 2.9 | 0.765 |
| 4:15 AM 12/16 | 2.91 | 0.78 |
| 4:00 AM 12/16 | 2.92 | 0.795 |
| 3:45 AM 12/16 | 2.92 | 0.795 |
| 3:30 AM 12/16 | 2.93 | 0.81 |
| 3:15 AM 12/16 | 2.94 | 0.825 |
| 3:00 AM 12/16 | 2.95 | 0.841 |
| 2:45 AM 12/16 | 2.96 | 0.856 |
| 2:30 AM 12/16 | 2.96 | 0.856 |
| 2:15 AM 12/16 | 2.97 | 0.872 |
| 2:00 AM 12/16 | 2.98 | 0.889 |
| 1:45 AM 12/16 | 2.99 | 0.905 |
| 1:30 AM 12/16 | 3 | 0.922 |
| 1:15 AM 12/16 | 3.01 | 0.938 |
| 1:00 AM 12/16 | 3.01 | 0.938 |
| 12:45 AM 12/16 | 3.02 | 0.954 |
| 12:30 AM 12/16 | 3.03 | 0.97 |
22' -
Some secondary roads are closed and some farm outbuildings affected.
18' -
Flooding of farmlands and field roads in the area.
16' -
Both banks begin to overflow, only pasture and cropland affected.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 1985 | 30.76 |
| Jun 21, 1972 | 27.13 |
| Aug 20, 1969 | 24.77 |
| Mar 18, 1936 | 23.02 |
| Jan 20, 1996 | 22.1 |
| Apr 17, 1987 | 21.73 |
| Apr 22, 1992 | 21.02 |
| Sep 8, 1987 | 20.25 |
| Jan 24, 1935 | 20.22 |
| Aug 16, 1940 | 19.63 |
| Sep 7, 1996 | 19.31 |
| Aug 17, 1928 | 18.8 |
| Dec 4, 1948 | 18.68 |
| Mar 13, 1963 | 18.47 |
| Jan 27, 1978 | 18.38 |
| Feb 26, 1979 | 18.37 |
| Mar 19, 1975 | 18.34 |
| May 23, 1942 | 18.34 |
| Sep 19, 1944 | 18 |
| Dec 28, 1974 | 18 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.