Major Flood
15 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
11 ft
Minor Flood
9.5 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
Numerous roads are closed in the vicinity of Accotink Creek with widespread flooding of lowlands and park lands occurring.
11 ft
Woodburn Road and Prosperity Avenue are flooded at Accotink Creek. Water reaches an outbuilding near Braddock Road, and covers ballfields at Wakefield Park.
9.5 ft
Woodburn Road is flooded at Accotink Creek.
8 ft
Water overflows the banks into parkland. Trails along the creek are flooded.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2011 | 16.32 ft | 14,000 cfs |
| Sep 5, 2008 | 16.26 ft | 12,600 cfs |
| Jun 21, 1972 | 15.96 ft | 12,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ANAV2
River
Accotink Creek
County
Fairfax, VA
Coordinates
38.8128°N, 77.2286°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Accotink Creek near Annandale?
The Accotink Creek near Annandale gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01654000) 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 Accotink Creek near Annandale?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Accotink Creek near Annandale is 9.5 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Accotink Creek rises?
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Where is the Accotink Creek near Annandale gauge located?
The gauge is located in Fairfax County, Virginia at coordinates 38.8128°N, 77.2286°W. USGS site number: 01654000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.