Muddy Creek at Mount Clinton, VA
Is Muddy Creek at Mount Clinton, VA flooding right now?
Muddy Creek at Mount Clinton, VA measured 2.57 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 5.4 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.57 ft
Streamflow
3 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.37 ft on Fri, Sep 6, 1996.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 3.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 5.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 7.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 9.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.37 ft | 1996-09-06 |
| 9.84 ft | 2016-06-04 |
| 8.68 ft | 2003-09-19 |
| 8.66 ft | 2012-08-15 |
| 8.18 ft | 2018-05-27 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Muddy Creek near Hinton, VA | 1.4 mi | Rockingham County |
| War Branch near Buttercup Ln near Hinton, VA | 1.7 mi | Rockingham County |
| West Fork Linville Creek near Harrisonburg, VA | 4.8 mi | Rockingham County |
| Beaver Creek near Ottobine, VA | 5.9 mi | Rockingham County |
| Blacks Run at Rt 726 at Harrisonburg, VA | 6.0 mi | Harrisonburg City |
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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.