River stage
Stony Creek, Nottoway River
- River level
- 2.04 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.08 ft
- Recent high
- 10.55 ft
- Recent low
- 1.87 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS STYV2
- 30-day change
- +0.08 ft
- Average
- 2.49 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 23.66 ft
In brief
The Nottoway River at Stony Creek, VA read 2.04 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 10.96 ft below action stage. That is 0.08 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge STYV2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23.66 ft | 1940-08-17 |
| 2 | 21.69 ft | 1972-10-07 |
| 3 | 21.28 ft | 1999-09-17 |
| 4 | 20.35 ft | 2003-09-21 |
| 5 | 20.35 ft | 2003-05-28 |
| 6 | 20.32 ft | 1971-10-26 |
| 7 | 20.30 ft | 1945-07-20 |
| 8 | 20.22 ft | 1985-11-06 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 15.00 ft
Minor flooding of lowlands begins in vicinity of the gage and downstream along VA Route 40.
- 16.00 ft
Lowlands between the town of Stony Creek and VA Route 640, along both sides of VA Route 40, are flooded. Also, flood waters from the Nottoway River back up into Stony Creek and flood Main Street between Hailfax Road and Cedar Road.
- 17.00 ft
Jarratt boat ramp, approximately 5 miles upstream, has water completely covering the concrete boat launch area.
- 23.00 ft
Several homes just south of the gage, along US Highway 301 begin to flood.
- 28.00 ft
Bridge across US Highway 301 begins to flood.
- 30.90 ft
River stage sensor operating limit
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nottoway River flooding at Stony Creek?
No. The Nottoway River at Stony Creek is at 2.04 ft, 10.96 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Stony Creek?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 13 ft, minor flooding 15 ft, moderate flooding 17 ft and major flooding 20 ft.
What is the highest the Nottoway River has been at Stony Creek?
The highest crest on record is 23.66 ft, on 1940-08-17.
Is the Nottoway River high or low right now at Stony Creek?
At 2.04 ft it is higher than 22% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge STYV2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02045500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.