Accotink Creek near Annandale, VA
Is Accotink Creek near Annandale, VA flooding right now?
Accotink Creek near Annandale, VA measured 2.19 ft on 2026-09-22 20:50:00 UTC. That observation was 7.3 ft below its 9.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.19 ft
Streamflow
11 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9.5 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.32 ft on Thu, Sep 8, 2011.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9.5 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 8.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 12.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.32 ft | 2011-09-08 |
| 16.26 ft | 2008-09-06 |
| 15.96 ft | 1972-06-22 |
| 14.4 ft | 1989-05-06 |
| 13.72 ft | 2006-06-26 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Long Branch near Annandale, VA | 0.4 mi | Fairfax County |
| Long Branch above Woodland Way near Fairfax, VA | 1.2 mi | Fairfax County |
| Long Branch near Tabard Trail near Fairfax, VA | 1.6 mi | Fairfax County |
| Long Branch below Guinea Road near Fairfax, VA | 1.8 mi | Fairfax County |
| Long Branch above Guinea Road near Fairfax, VA | 1.9 mi | Fairfax County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.