Brush Creek at Valley Brook
Pennsylvania — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Washington County, Pennsylvania on the Brush Creek. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: VLBP1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Moderate Flood
10 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
4.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
18.3 ft
WATER REACHED THE BOTTOM OF THE INFLOW PIPE.
13.5 ft
WATER BEGINS TO FLOW ONTO ROAD SURFACE OF VALLEY BROOK ROAD AND E. MURRAY ROAD INTERSECTION.
10.6 ft
WATER BEGINS TO TOP THE UPSTREAM CULVERT UPSTREAM OF THE INTERSECTION.
10.1 ft
WATER REACHES THE TOP OF VFW CEMENT BRIDGE WALL ON UPSTREAM SIDE.
8.1 ft
WATER REACHES THE TOP OF THE INLET IN THE CULVERT UPSTREAM OF THE INTERSECTION.
7 ft
VFW PARKING LOT AT BUILDING BEGINS TO FLOOD.
5.7 ft
WATER REACHES BOTTOM OF VFW CEMENT BRIDGE WALL ON UPSTREAM SIDE.
4.3 ft
VFW PARKING LOT AT VFW MONUMENT BEGINS TO FLOOD.
2.6 ft
WATER REACHES BANKFULL ON LEFT DOWNSTREAM SIDE AT VFW MONUMENT.
2.4 ft
BANKFULL REACHED ON RIGHT DOWNSTREAM BANK AT LOW POINT ON VALLEY BROOK ROAD.
1.1 ft
WATER REACHES TOP OF LEFT DOWNSTREAM BANK AT 2ND BRIDGE UPSTREAM OF BRIDGE.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
VLBP1
River
Brush Creek
County
Washington, PA
Coordinates
40.2792°N, 80.0844°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Brush Creek at Valley Brook?
The Brush Creek at Valley Brook gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Brush Creek at Valley Brook?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Brush Creek at Valley Brook is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 4.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Brush Creek rises?
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Where is the Brush Creek at Valley Brook gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washington County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.2792°N, 80.0844°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- Stage may be affected by ice.