Dunlap Creek near Covington, VA
Is Dunlap Creek near Covington, VA flooding right now?
Dunlap Creek near Covington, VA measured 1.47 ft on 2026-11-11 14:30:00 UTC. That observation was 7.5 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.47 ft
Streamflow
19 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.66 ft on Fri, Jun 24, 2016.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 9.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 12.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.66 ft | 2016-06-24 |
| 15.65 ft | 1972-06-21 |
| 14.04 ft | 2004-09-28 |
| 13.42 ft | 1985-11-04 |
| 13.33 ft | 1996-01-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson River below Dunlap Creek at Covington, VA | 2.7 mi | Covington City |
| Potts Creek near Covington, VA | 5.1 mi | Alleghany County |
| Jackson River at Falling Spring, VA | 6.3 mi | Alleghany County |
| Jackson River below Gathright Dam near Hot Springs, VA | 11.4 mi | Alleghany County |
| Craig Creek at Parr, VA | 12.0 mi | Botetourt 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.