Allen Creek at BOYDTON-ALLEN CREEK Water Level

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

FLOOD STAGES

Know the flood categories.

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

Minor Flood

15 ft

1,240 cfs

Action Stage

13 ft

980 cfs

What Floods at Each Level

30.3 ft

River stage sensor operating limit

18 ft

Water begins to flow over the bridge over Allen Creek on Hayes Mill Rd.

16.5 ft

Hayes Mill Road begins to flood about 100 Feet east of Allen Creek.

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
May 25, 2003	23.35 ft	7,380 cfs
May 18, 2018	23.23 ft	5,540 cfs
Sep 5, 1996	22.93 ft	6,870 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

02079640

NWS LID

ALKV2

River

Allen Creek

County

Mecklenburg, VA

Coordinates

36.6794°N, 78.3269°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Allen Creek at BOYDTON-ALLEN CREEK?

The Allen Creek at BOYDTON-ALLEN CREEK gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02079640) 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 Allen Creek at BOYDTON-ALLEN CREEK?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Allen Creek at BOYDTON-ALLEN CREEK is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.

How do I get alerts when Allen Creek rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Allen Creek at BOYDTON-ALLEN CREEK to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.

Where is the Allen Creek at BOYDTON-ALLEN CREEK gauge located?

The gauge is located in Mecklenburg County, Virginia at coordinates 36.6794°N, 78.3269°W. USGS site number: 02079640. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

More Resources

Virginia River Gauges River Level App Flood Alerts Understanding River Flood Levels Flash Flood Warnings Tornado Alerts

Source & Notes

Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey

Stage may be affected by ice.

Allen Creek at BOYDTON-ALLEN CREEK Water Level & Flood Stage.