Major Flood
18 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
Highway 15, Evergreen Mills Road, and Lime Kiln Road are all flooded. Tributary flooding strands residents near Oatlands Mill.
20 ft
Highway 15 is flooded south of Leesburg.
18 ft
Water threatens several homes south of Leesburg. Highway 15 will likely have to be closed.
16 ft
Water reaches Highway 15 near the intersection with Oatlands Mill Road.
15 ft
Water approaches a home near Highway 15 south of Leesburg.
14 ft
Water approaches low spots along State Route 733, Lime Kiln Road. Water is in the backyards of homes near Highway 15, and reaches the underside of two low bridges over the creek at Crooked Bridge Lane.
13 ft
Water reaches backyards near Highway 15 south of Leesburg. A low spot on State Route 650, Oatlands Road, is flooded.
12 ft
The creek overflows its banks near Oatlands, south of Leesburg. Backwater flooding begins to affect a low spot on State Route 650, Oatlands Road.
11 ft
The creek reaches bankfull. Some minor overbank flooding is occurring between Middleburg and Oatlands.
10 ft
Water begins to overflow the banks near Evergreen Mill into nearby fields.
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 | 30.59 ft | 78,100 cfs |
| May 31, 1889 | 29 ft | 45,000 cfs |
| Aug 25, 1937 | 26.86 ft | 35,600 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Goose Creek near Leesburg?
The Goose Creek near Leesburg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01644000) 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 Goose Creek near Leesburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Goose Creek near Leesburg is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Goose Creek rises?
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Where is the Goose Creek near Leesburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Loudoun County, Virginia at coordinates 39.0194°N, 77.5778°W. USGS site number: 01644000. 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.