River stage
Allisonia, New River
- River level
- 3.47 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +2.01 ft
- Recent high
- 7.60 ft
- Recent low
- 1.01 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS ALSV2
- 30-day change
- +2.23 ft
- Average
- 1.65 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 23.42 ft
In brief
The New River at Allisonia, VA read 3.47 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.53 ft below action stage. That is 2.23 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge ALSV2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23.42 ft | 1940-08-14 |
| 2 | 22.29 ft | 2024-09-28 |
| 3 | 16.59 ft | 1977-11-07 |
| 4 | 16.56 ft | 1995-01-15 |
| 5 | 15.68 ft | 1989-09-22 |
| 6 | 15.12 ft | 2018-10-12 |
| 7 | 14.16 ft | 2020-05-22 |
| 8 | 13.72 ft | 1992-06-05 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 7.00 ft
Water starts to cover parts of Clarks Ferry Road at 4491 and 4661 with access to 16 homes potentially affected.
- 7.50 ft
Water begins to cover the road at 1620 Julia Simpkins Road with access to three home possibly affected.
- 8.00 ft
River begins to overflow the left bank and affect Clarks Ferry Road, Route 653.
- 9.00 ft
Parts of Julia Simpkins Road, Route 693 on the right bank are cut off.
- 10.00 ft
Water is several feet deep along portions of Clarks Ferry Road, Route 653.
- 13.00 ft
Several summer homes along the river are flooded with possibly significant damage.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the New River flooding at Allisonia?
No. The New River at Allisonia is at 3.47 ft, 3.53 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Allisonia?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 7 ft, minor flooding 8 ft, moderate flooding 13 ft and major flooding 17 ft.
What is the highest the New River has been at Allisonia?
The highest crest on record is 23.42 ft, on 1940-08-14.
Is the New River high or low right now at Allisonia?
At 3.47 ft it is higher than 98% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge ALSV2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03168000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.