Piney Run near Lovettsville, VA
Is Piney Run near Lovettsville, VA flooding right now?
Piney Run near Lovettsville, VA measured 1.69 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 7.3 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.69 ft
Streamflow
5 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 7.8 ft on Sat, Apr 16, 2011.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 4.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 11.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 15.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 7.8 ft | 2011-04-16 |
| 7.79 ft | 2014-05-16 |
| 7.66 ft | 2004-06-05 |
| 7.12 ft | 2018-05-17 |
| 6.98 ft | 2003-05-16 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Potomac River at Harpers Ferry, WV | 1.0 mi | Washington County |
| Shenandoah River at Millville, WV | 4.3 mi | Jefferson County |
| Potomac River at Burkittsville Rd at Brunswick, MD | 4.7 mi | Frederick County |
| Little Catoctin Creek near Rosemont, MD | 5.0 mi | Frederick County |
| Little Catoctin Creek at Rosemont, MD | 5.2 mi | Frederick 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.