River stage
Nottoway River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 6 of 6
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 6 of 6 gauges on the Nottoway River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Nottoway River levels, gauge by gauge
The Nottoway River is measured at 6 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NWS gauge NRNV2 | 2.22 ft | no flood stage set |
| Mckenney | 0.25 ft | normal, falling |
| Riverdale | 1.58 ft | no flood stage set |
| Rawlings | 2.31 ft | normal, falling |
| Sebrell | 3.07 ft | normal, rising |
| Stony Creek | 2.04 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Nottoway River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Mckenney, VA, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Blackwater River (VA) 4 gauges
- James River (VA) 15 gauges
- Roanoke River 18 gauges
- Rivanna River 1 gauge
- Rappahannock River 4 gauges
- Sandy River (VA) 1 gauge
- Dan River 9 gauges
- Maury River 3 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nottoway River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 6 reporting gauges on the Nottoway River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Nottoway River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Mckenney is at 0.25 ft; Rawlings is at 2.31 ft; Sebrell is at 3.07 ft; Stony Creek is at 2.04 ft.
Where is the Nottoway River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 6 gauges on the Nottoway 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.