Rappahannock River at Fredericksburg

1. 55.50 ftWater reaches the higher bluffs in lower Fredericksburg, allowing it to move further inland. At least 70 city blocks are flooded, with significant inundation of buildings occurring. Hundreds of structures and dozens of roads are affected.
2. 44.50 ftA significant flood is occurring in Fredericksburg. Almost all of Caroline Street is underwater, along with Sophia Street, and numerous cross streets between the two. At least 20 city blocks are flooded. Hundreds of buildings are affected in Fredericksburg, and several homes are flooded on the east side of the river. Further inland from the river, water is approaching Princess Anne Street in spots. Water also approaches the Route 3 bridge over the river.
3. 40.50 ftCaroline Street in Fredericksburg is flooded between Amelia and Wolfe streets. All of Sophia Street is flooded. Dozens of buildings are flooded, including some homes.
4. 33.50 ftWater completely covers Sophia Street between Wolfe Street and Amelia Street. Numerous buildings are flooded in this area. Water also begins to approach homes on the east side of the river, including near Tylerton.
5. 28.50 ftWater reaches several buildings in the City of Fredericksburg, along with multiple parking lots. The Fredericksburg City Dock is under nearly 15 feet of water.
6. 24.50 ftHalf the municipal lot on Sophia Street is closed. The Executive Plaza lot off Sophia Street also floods. The intersection of Naomi Road and Dairy Lane begins to flood.
7. 22.50 ftWater reaches the municipal lot on Sophia Street. Naomi Road is flooded.
8. 20.50 ftWater reaches some parking lots near the river in the city of Fredericksburg. Two homes on Sophia Street are flooded.
9. 19.50 ftA home on River Road on the Stafford County side of the river is flooded.
10. 17.50 ftOld Mill Park in Fredericksburg can no longer be accessed by car due to flooding.
11. 16.50 ftWater begins to reach River Road on the east side of the river. The Old Mill Park Maintenance Facility is flooded.
12. 15.50 ftWater enters a basement at a home near Fredericksburg City Dock. Old Mill Park begins to flood and will be closed. Water enters a guest house off Caroline Street.
13. 12.50 ftCity Dock in Fredericksburg is closed. Access to the dock and boat ramp are affected due to flooding.
14. 10.50 ftWater reaches the waterfront at Fredericksburg City Dock.

Most recent crests

• December 24, 2022: 14.90 ft
• March 22, 2019: 14.50 ft
• December 17, 2018: 15.20 ft
• June 24, 2018: 25.20 ft
• May 1, 2014: 22.30 ft
• April 18, 2011: 14.40 ft
• September 20, 2003: 16.80 ft
• March 21, 1998: 18.10 ft
• February 18, 1998: 18.00 ft
• February 5, 1998: 19.20 ft

• UpstreamRappahannock River at Fredericksburg
• Po River at Spotsylvania
• Aquia Creek at Garrisonville
• Mattaponi River at Bowling Green
• Little Creek at US-1
• Rapidan River
• Quantico Creek at Dumfries
• South Fork Quantico Creek at Independent Hill

Forecasts by the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. Gauge reading affected by tides. Stage may be affected by ice.

Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.