N F Shenandoah River at Cootes Store, VA
Is N F Shenandoah River at Cootes Store, VA flooding right now?
N F Shenandoah River at Cootes Store, VA measured 3.12 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 11.9 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.12 ft
Streamflow
108 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 21 ft. The highest crest on record was 27.86 ft on Fri, Sep 6, 1996.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 6.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 11.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 14.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 21 ft | 17.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.86 ft | 1996-09-06 |
| 25.3 ft | 1942-10-15 |
| 25.13 ft | 1985-11-04 |
| 23.25 ft | 1936-03-17 |
| 19.71 ft | 1996-01-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Linville Creek at Broadway, VA | 3.4 mi | Rockingham County |
| West Fork Linville Creek near Harrisonburg, VA | 8.1 mi | Rockingham County |
| War Branch below Tributary near Tenth Legion, VA | 8.9 mi | Rockingham County |
| Holmans Creek at Quicksburg, VA | 9.5 mi | Shenandoah County |
| Smith Creek at Rainbow Hill Farm near Harrisonburg, VA | 10.2 mi | Rockingham 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.