This graph from the National Weather Service predicts the flood level of the James River at the Westham gauge which is only a few miles up river from us. We are currently at 8.7 feet. The river looks stable for the rest of today but will rise over the next 24 hours. The projected crest as of night now at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 10 is 14.7 feet. This number is just a prediction so a foot in either direction could make a huge difference. The golf course really starts taking on water at a river level of 15 feet; Water will begin coming across the 4th and 5th fairways. We have already removed all bunker rakes and amenities from the bottom nine holes as a precaution. If the prediction of 14.7 feet is correct we might barely dodge any large amounts of water coming on to the golf course. Cross your fingers.
