Is the North F Shenandoah River flooding?

Virginia · 3 gauges · Virginia river levels

The North F Shenandoah River 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 North F Shenandoah River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 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 16 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 N F Shenandoah River at Cootes Store, VA. The highest level ever recorded there was 27.86 ft on 6 September 1996, carrying 63,400 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1877 (102 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.12 ft, 24.7 ft below that record.

Drains 210 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,051 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
N F Shenandoah River at Cootes Store, VANo flooding3.12 ft15 ft
N F Shenandoah River at Mount Jackson, VANo flooding2.69 ft13 ft
N F Shenandoah River near Strasburg, VANo flooding2.12 ft17 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.