Opequon Creek near Martinsburg, WV
Is Opequon Creek near Martinsburg, WV flooding right now?
Opequon Creek near Martinsburg, WV measured 1.75 ft on 2026-11-11 16:00:00 UTC. That observation was 8.3 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.75 ft
Streamflow
62 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.76 ft on Sat, Jan 20, 1996.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 8.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12.5 ft | 10.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 13.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.76 ft | 1996-01-20 |
| 17.5 ft | 1936-03-18 |
| 17.45 ft | 1972-06-22 |
| 16.29 ft | 1988-05-19 |
| 15.81 ft | 1970-11-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscarora Creek above Martinsburg, WV | 3.6 mi | Berkeley County |
| Hopewell Run at Leetown, WV | 4.8 mi | Jefferson County |
| Middle Creek at Darkesville, WV | 5.6 mi | Berkeley County |
| Tuscarora Creek at Hammond Farm near Martinsburg, WV | 5.9 mi | Berkeley County |
| Rockymarsh Run at Scrabble, WV | 7.0 mi | Jefferson 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.