River stage
Palmyra, Rivanna River
- River level
- 3.96 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.40 ft
- Recent high
- 5.73 ft
- Recent low
- 2.02 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS PYAV2
- 30-day change
- +1.51 ft
- Average
- 2.49 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 39.85 ft
In brief
The Rivanna River at Palmyra, VA read 3.96 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 11.04 ft below action stage. That is 1.51 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge PYAV2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39.85 ft | 1969-08-20 |
| 2 | 37.34 ft | 1972-06-22 |
| 3 | 36.50 ft | 1942-10-16 |
| 4 | 33.35 ft | 1937-04-26 |
| 5 | 31.54 ft | 1996-09-07 |
| 6 | 31.07 ft | 1972-10-06 |
| 7 | 30.50 ft | 1944-09-19 |
| 8 | 29.26 ft | 1936-03-18 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 17.00 ft
Bankfull and flood stage. Overflow begins on right bank, affecting adjacent farmland and floodplain
- 18.00 ft
River out of banks at Palmyra with flooding of town boat launch and upstream at Crofton Boat Ramp.
- 22.00 ft
Farmland flooded downstream, including a section of Carysbrook Road.
- 44.50 ft
River stage sensor operating limit
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Rivanna River flooding at Palmyra?
No. The Rivanna River at Palmyra is at 3.96 ft, 11.04 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Palmyra?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 15 ft, minor flooding 17 ft, moderate flooding 25 ft and major flooding 32 ft.
What is the highest the Rivanna River has been at Palmyra?
The highest crest on record is 39.85 ft, on 1969-08-20.
Is the Rivanna River high or low right now at Palmyra?
At 3.96 ft it is higher than 97% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge PYAV2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02034000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.