If you are planning an overnight trip on the river, remember to watch the weather in the UPPER WATERSHED. Heavy rains in Culpeper, Faquier, Madison, Rappahannock or Orange counties will cause unsafe conditions in the Fredericksburg or Confluence area within 8-14 hours. Use the gage information below, and check the weather forecast frequently. Don't become a statistic...Know BEFORE You Go!
Color-Coded River Gauge Visible from Fall Hill Ave. in Fredericksburg
If you can't see the GREEN, don't go in !
If you can't see the GREEN, don't go in !