Passage Creek near Buckton
Warren County, Virginia
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 16 ft
Route 55 is flooded and impassible near Buckton. Homes and fields nearby, and throughout the Passage Creek valley, are also flooded.
- 14 ft
Water reaches a home near Passage Creek in Buckton. Numerous roads and agricultural areas are flooded.
- 12 ft
Outbuildings near the creek in Buckton begin to flood. Water also begins to surpass a retaining wall near Route 55, which will allow for additional areas to flood.
- 11 ft
Fort Valley Road and several other access roads off Fort Valley Road are all flooded, some with two feet of water or more. Water approaches the bridge at the Elizabeth Furnace area, and a driveway near Route 55.
- 10.5 ft
Fort Valley Road begins to flood in spots between Buckton and Fort Valley.
- 9 ft
Several driveways, roads, and campsites near Passage Creek between Buckton and Fort Valley begin to flood. This includes Ramsey Road, Spring Mountain Way, and Veach Gap Road.
- 8 ft
Water overflows the banks, but no impacts are observed.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 1996 | 15.89 ft | 23,000 cfs |
| Oct 14, 1942 | 15.5 ft | 21,000 cfs |
| Mar 16, 1936 | 14.29 ft | 17,000 cfs |
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