Big Moccasin Creek at Gate City
Virginia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Scott County, Virginia on the Big Moccasin Creek. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: BMCV2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
15 ft
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
19.5 ft
Ground level around the gas station at the intersection of Hwy 23 and Wadlow Gap Hwy.
16.5 ft
Water may begin to reach the floor of the church on Old Nickelsville Road.
14.5 ft
Dwellings on the stream side of Old Nickelsville Road immediately downstream from the church may begin to take water. Water reaches the surface level of the bridge on Gillenwater Loop near Nickelsville Hwy. The lowest ball field at the ball park on Filter Plant Ford may begin to flood.
11.5 ft
Filter Plant Ford road is flooded where it meets the small bridge to the construction storage facility, just upstream from the train bridge. Driveway access to the parking lot of a church on Old Nickelsville Road near East Jackson Street is flooded.
9.5 ft
Filter Plant Ford road beneath the train bridge begins to flood. A parking lot at the ballpark a half mile upstream from the train bridge begins to flood. Low spots along Old Nickelsville Road begin to flood.
7 ft
The surface of a small bridge just upstream from the train bridge and leading to a construction storage facility, is 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2025 | 11.23 ft | — |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 11.23 ft | — |
| Mar 28, 2021 | 8.4 ft | — |
| Mar 28, 2021 | 8.4 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
BMCV2
River
Big Moccasin Creek
County
Scott, VA
Coordinates
36.6483°N, 82.5535°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Moccasin Creek at Gate City?
The Big Moccasin Creek at Gate City 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 Big Moccasin Creek at Gate City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Moccasin Creek at Gate City is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Moccasin Creek rises?
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Where is the Big Moccasin Creek at Gate City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Scott County, Virginia at coordinates 36.6483°N, 82.5535°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 VA DEM