Is the Accotink Creek flooding?

Virginia · 3 gauges · Virginia river levels

The Accotink Creek is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Virginia. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Accotink Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Virginia river levels.

data refreshed 15 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Accotink Creek near Annandale, VA. The highest level ever recorded there was 16.32 ft on 8 September 2011, carrying 14,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1947 (79 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.19 ft, 14.1 ft below that record.

Drains 24 sq mi · gauge elevation 191 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Accotink Creek near Annandale, VANo flooding2.19 ft9.5 ft
Accotink Creek near Ranger Road at Fairfax, VANo current data
Accotink Creek at Keene Mill Rd at Springfield, VANo flood stage defined4.28 ft
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.