James River (VA) at Richmond Locks
Critical Stages
6' - Action
8' - Flood
19' - Moderate
28' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 4:54 AM EST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: -0.58 ft
Flow: -999 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 4:54 AM 12/16 | -0.58 | -999 |
| 4:48 AM 12/16 | -0.54 | -999 |
| 4:42 AM 12/16 | -0.49 | -999 |
| 4:36 AM 12/16 | -0.44 | -999 |
| 4:30 AM 12/16 | -0.38 | -999 |
| 4:24 AM 12/16 | -0.33 | -999 |
| 4:18 AM 12/16 | -0.28 | -999 |
| 4:12 AM 12/16 | -0.22 | -999 |
| 4:06 AM 12/16 | -0.16 | -999 |
| 4:00 AM 12/16 | -0.1 | -999 |
| 3:54 AM 12/16 | -0.04 | -999 |
| 3:48 AM 12/16 | 0.03 | -999 |
| 3:42 AM 12/16 | 0.09 | -999 |
| 3:36 AM 12/16 | 0.16 | -999 |
| 3:30 AM 12/16 | 0.23 | -999 |
| 3:24 AM 12/16 | 0.29 | -999 |
| 3:18 AM 12/16 | 0.36 | -999 |
| 3:12 AM 12/16 | 0.43 | -999 |
| 3:06 AM 12/16 | 0.5 | -999 |
| 3:00 AM 12/16 | 0.56 | -999 |
| 2:54 AM 12/16 | 0.63 | -999 |
| 2:48 AM 12/16 | 0.69 | -999 |
| 2:42 AM 12/16 | 0.76 | -999 |
| 2:36 AM 12/16 | 0.82 | -999 |
| 2:30 AM 12/16 | 0.87 | -999 |
| 2:24 AM 12/16 | 0.91 | -999 |
| 2:18 AM 12/16 | 0.95 | -999 |
| 2:12 AM 12/16 | 0.99 | -999 |
| 2:06 AM 12/16 | 1.02 | -999 |
| 2:00 AM 12/16 | 1.04 | -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.
