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Back Creek near Dundee
Virginia — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Roanoke County, Virginia on the Back Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02056650, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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Flood Stages

Action Stage

10 ft

3,040 cfs

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

What Floods at Each Level

22 ft

Water reaches the bridge deck of Route 660 at the gage.

17.5 ft

Water reaches low concrete on Rte. 660 bridge at the gage.

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
Nov 3, 198525.1 ft20,000 cfs
Nov 3, 198525.1 ft20,000 cfs
Oct 11, 201823.09 ft17,000 cfs
Oct 11, 201823.09 ft17,000 cfs
Apr 20, 199217.2 ft8,720 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

02056650

NWS LID

BCKV2

River

Back Creek

County

Roanoke, VA

Coordinates

37.2275°N, 79.8683°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Back Creek near Dundee?

The Back Creek near Dundee gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02056650) 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 near Dundee?

This gauge has NWS-defined flood categories. Check the flood stages section above for current thresholds.

How do I get alerts when Back Creek rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Back Creek near Dundee 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 near Dundee gauge located?

The gauge is located in Roanoke County, Virginia at coordinates 37.2275°N, 79.8683°W. USGS site number: 02056650. 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