River stage
Lick Run, James River
- River level
- 2.91 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.17 ft
- Recent high
- 5.44 ft
- Recent low
- 1.69 ft
Last reported 2026-10-14 | NWS LIRV2
- 30-day change
- +0.97 ft
- Average
- 2.15 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 33.00 ft
In brief
The James River at Lick Run, VA read 2.91 ft on Oct 14, 2026, 9.09 ft below action stage. That is 0.97 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LIRV2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33.00 ft | 1877-11-24 |
| 2 | 30.40 ft | 1913-03-12 |
| 3 | 30.22 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 4 | 27.01 ft | 1972-06-21 |
| 5 | 25.65 ft | 1936-03-18 |
| 6 | 25.53 ft | 1969-08-20 |
| 7 | 25.03 ft | 1996-01-19 |
| 8 | 24.77 ft | 1973-12-27 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 10.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins on right bank just downstream from the gage.
- 16.00 ft
Minor flooding occurs in low-lying areas in Eagle Rock.
- 28.00 ft
CSX Railroad tracks and parts of Simmons Lane on right bank are flooded. Parts of Glen Wilton Road flooded on left bank.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the James River flooding at Lick Run?
No. The James River at Lick Run is at 2.91 ft, 9.09 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Lick Run?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12 ft, minor flooding 16 ft, moderate flooding 22 ft and major flooding 25 ft.
What is the highest the James River has been at Lick Run?
The highest crest on record is 33.0 ft, on 1877-11-24.
Is the James River high or low right now at Lick Run?
At 2.91 ft it is higher than 93% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LIRV2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02016500). Last reading 2026-10-14. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.