Major Flood
22 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
17 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Homes near Taylorstown are flooded, along with roads and fields.
17 ft
Water approaches a home upstream of Taylorstown.
13 ft
Water approaches a field on the downstream right bank and a driveway on the downstream left bank.
12 ft
Downey Mill Road begins to flood in several places.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 1972 | 25.61 ft | 23,800 cfs |
| Oct 8, 1976 | 21.7 ft | 15,900 cfs |
| Jun 30, 1987 | 17.99 ft | 13,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TAYV2
River
Catoctin Creek
County
Loudoun, VA
Coordinates
39.2550°N, 77.5767°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Catoctin Creek at Taylorstown?
The Catoctin Creek at Taylorstown gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01638480) 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 Catoctin Creek at Taylorstown?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Catoctin Creek at Taylorstown is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when Catoctin Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Catoctin Creek at Taylorstown 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 Catoctin Creek at Taylorstown gauge located?
The gauge is located in Loudoun County, Virginia at coordinates 39.2550°N, 77.5767°W. USGS site number: 01638480. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice.