Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.29 ft | 2025-02-17 |
| 2 | 19.63 ft | 2025-05-14 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
River stage
Bremo Bluff, James River
- River level
- 7.99 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- Action stage
- 16.00 ft
- Flood stage
- 21.00 ft
- Record crest
- 24.29 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BREV2
- Record crest
- 24.29 ft
- Flood stage
- 21.00 ft
- Crest date
- 2025-02-17
In brief
The James River at Bremo Bluff, VA read 7.99 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 8.01 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BREV2
Stage threshold profile
What happens at each level
- 21.00 ft
The New Canton Bremo Bluff boat launch begins to flood. Water starts to infiltrate the backyards of homes along Bremo Road in Bremo Bluff.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the James River flooding at Bremo Bluff?
No. The James River at Bremo Bluff is at 7.99 ft, 8.01 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Bremo Bluff?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 16 ft and minor flooding 21 ft.
What is the highest the James River has been at Bremo Bluff?
The highest crest on record is 24.29 ft, on 2025-02-17.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BREV2). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.