Major Flood
15 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
12.5 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
Floodwaters cover numerous roads and a large area of farmland near the creek. Backwater flooding is likely covering even more farmland.
13 ft
Water approaches the intersection of Brucetown Road and Shady Creek Road. The bridge itself is still well above water.
12.5 ft
Numerous roads are flooded, along with a fairly large area of farmland. Access to some homes may be restricted.
10 ft
Both Old Charles Town Road and Sulphur Springs Road are flooded near the creek.
9 ft
Water begins to overflow the banks near the gauge and covers portions of Old Charles Town Road (Route 761).
8 ft
Water covers the low water bridge on Charles Town Road at the county border.
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 30, 1942 | 18.4 ft | — |
| May 16, 2014 | 16.09 ft | 5,261 cfs |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 13.57 ft | 3,680 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BYVV2
River
Opequon Creek
County
Frederick, VA
Coordinates
39.1747°N, 78.0783°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Opequon Creek near Berryville?
The Opequon Creek near Berryville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01615000) 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 Opequon Creek near Berryville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Opequon Creek near Berryville is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12.5 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Opequon Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Opequon Creek near Berryville 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 Opequon Creek near Berryville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Frederick County, Virginia at coordinates 39.1747°N, 78.0783°W. USGS site number: 01615000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Opequon Creek near Martinsburg
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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.