Is the Tuscarora Creek flooding?

West Virginia · 2 gauges · West Virginia river levels

The Tuscarora Creek is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in West 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 Tuscarora Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 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 West Virginia river levels.

data refreshed 11 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 Tuscarora Creek above Martinsburg, WV. The highest level ever recorded there was 11.92 ft on 27 June 1975, carrying 610 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1949 (45 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.28 ft, 9.6 ft below that record.

Drains 12 sq mi · gauge elevation 450 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Tuscarora Creek above Martinsburg, WVNo flooding2.28 ft5.5 ft
Tuscarora Creek at Hammond Farm near Martinsburg, WVNo current data
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.