Back Creek near Jones Springs, WV
Is Back Creek near Jones Springs, WV flooding right now?
Back Creek near Jones Springs, WV measured 1.98 ft on 2026-11-11 14:45:00 UTC. That observation was 9.0 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.98 ft
Streamflow
34 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.17 ft on Thu, Oct 15, 1942.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 7.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 9.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 13.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 18.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.17 ft | 1942-10-15 |
| 25 ft | 1936-03-17 |
| 23.15 ft | 1972-06-22 |
| 19.72 ft | 1996-01-19 |
| 19.23 ft | 2018-06-04 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscarora Creek at Hammond Farm near Martinsburg, WV | 3.8 mi | Berkeley County |
| Tuscarora Creek above Martinsburg, WV | 4.6 mi | Berkeley County |
| Harlan Run near Hedgesville, WV | 6.1 mi | Berkeley County |
| Opequon Creek near Martinsburg, WV | 8.0 mi | Berkeley County |
| Middle Creek at Darkesville, WV | 9.6 mi | Berkeley 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.