RIVER GAUGE · NORTH FORK CATOCTIN CREEK
North Fork Catoctin Creek near Waterford
Loudoun County, Virginia
Water level1.74 ft
Flow2 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood10 ft
Moderate flood14 ft
Major flood16 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 15 ft
Floodwaters approach Route 9 in Wheatland.
- 14 ft
Route 681 near the gage is flooded.
- 11 ft
Route 752 near Waterford begins to flood. Route 287 may also be flooded.
- 9 ft
The creek overflows both banks into adjacent fields.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2004 | 10.97 ft | 2,170 cfs |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 10.91 ft | 2,150 cfs |
| May 16, 2014 | 10.14 ft | 1,866 cfs |
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