Smith Creek near New Market, VA
Is Smith Creek near New Market, VA flooding right now?
Smith Creek near New Market, VA measured 1.23 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 6.8 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.23 ft
Streamflow
21 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.62 ft on Fri, Sep 6, 1996.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 6.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 9.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 13.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.62 ft | 1996-09-06 |
| 16.38 ft | 1972-10-06 |
| 16.25 ft | 2003-09-19 |
| 13.22 ft | 1972-06-22 |
| 13.01 ft | 1985-11-05 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| N F Shenandoah River at Mount Jackson, VA | 3.6 mi | Shenandoah County |
| Holmans Creek at Quicksburg, VA | 3.8 mi | Shenandoah County |
| S F Shenandoah River near Luray, VA | 6.7 mi | Page County |
| Mill Creek near Luray, VA | 7.6 mi | Page County |
| War Branch below Tributary near Tenth Legion, VA | 9.7 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.