River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS RAPV2
In brief
The Rappahannock River at Tappahannock, VA read 2.14 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 0.36 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge RAPV2
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.20 ft | 2025-10-12 |
| 2 | 4.04 ft | 2025-10-30 |
| 3 | 4.00 ft | 2024-09-22 |
| 4 | 3.90 ft | 2026-09-24 |
| 5 | 3.87 ft | 2025-08-23 |
| 6 | 3.76 ft | 2024-10-01 |
| 7 | 3.71 ft | 2024-03-27 |
| 8 | 3.63 ft | 2024-03-09 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
June Parker Marina begins to flood. Minor flooding occurs on Island Farm Road, River Place and Fort Lowry Lane.
June Parker Marina flooded. Coleman's Island Road begins to flood. Homes on Island Farm become inaccessible due to high water across Island Farm Road. Homes become inaccessbile on River Place and Fort Lowry Lane due to high water.
Flood waters surround homes on River Place and Fort Lowry Lane. Homes along Shellfield Road and Coleman's Island Road become inaccessible due to high water.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Rappahannock River at Tappahannock is at 2.14 ft, 0.36 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 2.5 ft, minor flooding 3 ft, moderate flooding 3.5 ft and major flooding 4 ft.
The highest crest on record is 4.2 ft, on 2025-10-12.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge RAPV2). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.