RIVER GAUGE · SMITH CREEK
Smith Creek near New Market
Shenandoah County, Virginia
Water level1.15 ft
Flow17 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft
Minor flood8 ft
Moderate flood11 ft
Major flood15 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 9 ft
Mount Airy Lane begins to flood. Route 826 is also flooded, and agricultural flooding is becoming widespread.
- 8 ft
Fields near the creek are flooded. Water also reaches Route 826.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 1996 | 17.62 ft | 12,400 cfs |
| Oct 5, 1972 | 16.38 ft | 10,600 cfs |
| Sep 18, 2003 | 16.25 ft | 10,300 cfs |
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