Moderate Flood
20 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: MPBV2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Lake Drive is flooded near Manassas in multiple locations. Two homes in the area begin to flood from overland flow. Significant flooding is occurring on trails and in backyards in the area along Bull Run.
15 ft
Backyards are flooded along Lake Drive in Manassas, along with much of the Bull Run trail system.
12 ft
Water covers backyards in the Yorkshire area and some items may need to be relocated to higher ground. Portions of the trail system along Bull Run in the vicinity of Yorkshire are also 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2018 | 20.2 ft | — |
| Mar 22, 2019 | 16.72 ft | — |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 16.51 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
MPBV2
River
Bull Run
County
Fairfax, VA
Coordinates
38.8031°N, 77.4497°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bull Run near Manassas Park?
The Bull Run near Manassas Park 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 Bull Run near Manassas Park?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bull Run near Manassas Park is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Bull Run rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Bull Run near Manassas Park 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 Bull Run near Manassas Park gauge located?
The gauge is located in Fairfax County, Virginia at coordinates 38.8031°N, 77.4497°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: Bull Run near Catharpin
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: VT Occoquan Monitoring Laboratory
- Stage may be affected by ice.