S F Shenandoah River at Front Royal, VA
Is S F Shenandoah River at Front Royal, VA flooding right now?
S F Shenandoah River at Front Royal, VA measured 1.10 ft on 2026-11-11 14:15:00 UTC. That observation was 10.9 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.10 ft
Streamflow
323 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 34.8 ft on Fri, Oct 16, 1942.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 6.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 10.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 12.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 16.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 34.8 ft | 1942-10-16 |
| 32.57 ft | 1996-09-07 |
| 32.43 ft | 1985-11-06 |
| 26.01 ft | 1936-03-18 |
| 25.2 ft | 1996-01-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Crooked Run below Hwy 340 at Riverton, VA | 2.9 mi | Warren County |
| Passage Creek near Buckton, VA | 4.3 mi | Warren County |
| Manassas Run at Rt 645 near Front Royal, VA | 4.7 mi | Warren County |
| West Run at Middletown, VA | 5.4 mi | Warren County |
| Gooney Run near Glen Echo, VA | 5.6 mi | Warren 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.