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Back Creek at Camp Bethel
Virginia — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Botetourt County, Virginia on the Back 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: LITV2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →

Flood Stages

Major Flood

10 ft

Moderate Flood

8 ft

Minor Flood

6 ft

Action Stage

4 ft

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

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About This Gauge

NWS LID

LITV2

River

Back Creek

County

Botetourt, VA

Coordinates

37.4517°N, 79.7835°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Back Creek at Camp Bethel?

The Back Creek at Camp Bethel 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 Back Creek at Camp Bethel?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Back Creek at Camp Bethel is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 4 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.

How do I get alerts when Back Creek rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Back Creek at Camp Bethel to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the Back Creek at Camp Bethel gauge located?

The gauge is located in Botetourt County, Virginia at coordinates 37.4517°N, 79.7835°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: Observations courtesy of the VDEM Flood Intel Unit