River stage
Scottsville, James River
- River level
- 7.37 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +4.33 ft
- Recent high
- 6.50 ft
- Recent low
- 2.48 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SVEV2
- 30-day change
- +4.56 ft
- Average
- 3.09 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 34.02 ft
In brief
The James River at Scottsville, VA read 7.37 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.63 ft below action stage. That is 4.56 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SVEV2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34.02 ft | 1972-06-22 |
| 2 | 31.77 ft | 1985-11-06 |
| 3 | 30.00 ft | 1969-08-20 |
| 4 | 28.24 ft | 1996-09-07 |
| 5 | 26.17 ft | 1987-04-17 |
| 6 | 26.02 ft | 1996-01-20 |
| 7 | 26.00 ft | 1944-09-19 |
| 8 | 25.84 ft | 1940-08-16 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 13.00 ft
Levee pumping operations begin
- 17.00 ft
Ferry Street gate is closed.
- 22.00 ft
Main Street gate is closed.
- 27.00 ft
Top of flood wall. Town of Scottsville evacuated
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the James River flooding at Scottsville?
No. The James River at Scottsville is at 7.37 ft, 3.63 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Scottsville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 11 ft, minor flooding 20 ft, moderate flooding 22 ft and major flooding 24 ft.
What is the highest the James River has been at Scottsville?
The highest crest on record is 34.02 ft, on 1972-06-22.
Is the James River high or low right now at Scottsville?
At 7.37 ft it is higher than 100% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SVEV2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02029000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.