Major Flood
20 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
16 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Old Mill Lane is flooded.
16 ft
A portion of Springbrook Road is flooded, including the bridge.
14 ft
Turner Avenue begins to flood, and a nearby park is flooded. Water approaches the railroad tracks.
8 ft
Water begins to overflow the banks but nothing outside the undeveloped floodplain is affected. Some residents may need to move lawn furniture to higher ground.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 1996 | 13.23 ft | 17,800 cfs |
| Sep 18, 2003 | 10.54 ft | 10,500 cfs |
| Jul 11, 2013 | 9.03 ft | 7,250 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BDWV2
River
Linville Creek
County
Rockingham, VA
Coordinates
38.6067°N, 78.8036°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Linville Creek at Broadway?
The Linville Creek at Broadway gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01632082) 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 Linville Creek at Broadway?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Linville Creek at Broadway is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Linville Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Linville Creek at Broadway 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 Linville Creek at Broadway gauge located?
The gauge is located in Rockingham County, Virginia at coordinates 38.6067°N, 78.8036°W. USGS site number: 01632082. 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.