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River stage

Maury River

River level
1
Status
Running high

Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS

Gauges reporting
3 of 3
Above flood stage
0
Above action stage
1
Overall
Running high
Publisher
NWS · USGS

In brief

On Oct 13, 2026, 3 of 3 gauges on the Maury River reported. None was above flood stage; 1 was above action stage.

Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges

Maury River levels, gauge by gauge

The Maury River is measured at 3 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.

LocationState Level Flood stage Status
Buena Vista VA 2.26 ft 17.00 ft normal, rising
Glasgow IFLOWS VA 8.31 ft 10.00 ft above action stage
Rockbridge Baths VA 1.96 ft 10.00 ft normal, steady

Recent levels on the Maury River

The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Buena Vista, VA, with 122 days of readings.

Full history for Buena Vista →

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Maury River flooding right now?

No. Every one of the 3 reporting gauges on the Maury River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.

How high is the Maury River?

The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Buena Vista is at 2.26 ft; Glasgow IFLOWS is at 8.31 ft; Rockbridge Baths is at 1.96 ft.

Where is the Maury River measured?

The National Weather Service and USGS operate 3 gauges on the Maury River in Virginia.

What does flood stage mean?

Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.

River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.