Back Creek (Bath Co. VA) near Mountain Grove 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.

Major Flood

12 ft

16,979 cfs

Moderate Flood

10 ft

10,707 cfs

Minor Flood

8 ft

5,898 cfs

Action Stage

6 ft

2,532 cfs

What Floods at Each Level

11 ft

Water begins to flood across portions of Route 39.

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
Jan 18, 1996	12.41 ft	18,400 cfs
Nov 3, 1985	11.24 ft	14,200 cfs
Mar 6, 1967	10.77 ft	12,700 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

02011500

NWS LID

BKCV2

River

Back Creek (Bath Co. VA)

County

Bath, VA

Coordinates

38.0694°N, 79.8972°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Back Creek (Bath Co. VA) near Mountain Grove?

The Back Creek (Bath Co. VA) near Mountain Grove gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02011500) 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 (Bath Co. VA) near Mountain Grove?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Back Creek (Bath Co. VA) near Mountain Grove is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.

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Where is the Back Creek (Bath Co. VA) near Mountain Grove gauge located?

The gauge is located in Bath County, Virginia at coordinates 38.0694°N, 79.8972°W. USGS site number: 02011500. 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

Back Creek (Bath Co. VA) near Mountain Grove Water Level & Flood Stage.