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
18 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
The bridge over the river on Route 698 is flooded. Significant agricultural flooding is occurring. Several buildings close to the river are flooded.
22 ft
Route 698 begins to flood near Massanutten Park.
18 ft
Water approaches a structure on Medical Arts Street in Mount Jackson.
13 ft
Agricultural flooding begins along the river. Water approaches a road near the river in Mount Jackson. Downstream, several low water crossings will be flooded between Woodstock and Strasburg.
9 ft
The river begins to overflow its banks but no impacts are observed.
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 | 22.17 ft | 103,000 cfs |
| Sep 30, 1942 | 20.2 ft | 80,000 cfs |
| Oct 5, 1972 | 18.1 ft | 40,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MOJV2
River
North Fork Shenandoah River
County
Shenandoah, VA
Coordinates
38.7457°N, 78.6389°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Fork Shenandoah River near Mount Jackson?
The North Fork Shenandoah River near Mount Jackson gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01633000) 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 North Fork Shenandoah River near Mount Jackson?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Fork Shenandoah River near Mount Jackson is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Fork Shenandoah River rises?
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Where is the North Fork Shenandoah River near Mount Jackson gauge located?
The gauge is located in Shenandoah County, Virginia at coordinates 38.7457°N, 78.6389°W. USGS site number: 01633000. 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.