Jackson River at Covington

Last updated: Apr 1, 2025, 10:35 PM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 21 - Flooding in Covington affects about 3 blocks in from the river.
  • 17 - Minor overbank flooding occurs.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 37.7886, -80.0008
RFC MARFC
State VA
WFO RNK
County Alleghany
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 02013100
COE Website

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 10.74 ft on 02-24-2019
2. 13.30 ft on 04-16-2018
3. 11.91 ft on 05-25-2017
4. 22.41 ft on 06-24-2016
5. 10.63 ft on 03-05-2015

Historic Crests

1. 24.36 ft on 06-21-1972
2. 23.31 ft on 11-04-1985
3. 22.41 ft on 06-24-2016
4. 22.09 ft on 12-27-1973
5. 20.97 ft on 03-18-1936 1

Low Water Records

1. 2.53 ft on 09-20-1972
2. 3.00 ft on 08-15-2007
3. 3.32 ft on 10-10-2006
4. 3.40 ft on 08-25-1992
5. 3.89 ft on 08-17-1999

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 1228.94 ft
moderate Flooding 1225.94 ft
minor Flooding 1222.94 ft
action 1219.94 ft
Latest Value 1210.77 ft
Gauge Zero 1205.94 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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Unique Local Info

Potential River Levels - Used to

Potential River Levels
Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels
10 Day (HEFS) 10 Day (NAEFS) 10 Day (GEFS)
HEFS Ensemble NAEFS Ensemble GEFS Ensemble

Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 72 hours.

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WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Blacksburg
1750 Forecast Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24060
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