S F Catoctin Creek at Rt 698 near Waterford, VA
Is S F Catoctin Creek at Rt 698 near Waterford, VA flooding right now?
S F Catoctin Creek at Rt 698 near Waterford, VA measured 1.40 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 6.6 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.40 ft
Streamflow
31 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.1 ft on Tue, Sep 23, 2003.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 5.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 6.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 8.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 13.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.1 ft | 2003-09-23 |
| 11.24 ft | 2004-09-28 |
| 11.05 ft | 2014-05-16 |
| 10.98 ft | 2012-10-30 |
| 10.49 ft | 2005-07-08 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| N F Catoctin Creek at Rt 681 near Waterford, VA | 1.1 mi | Loudoun County |
| Limestone Branch near Leesburg, VA | 4.6 mi | Loudoun County |
| Catoctin Creek at Taylorstown, VA | 4.9 mi | Loudoun County |
| Potomac River at Point of Rocks, MD | 6.9 mi | Frederick County |
| Potomac River at Burkittsville Rd at Brunswick, MD | 8.2 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.