RIVER GAUGE · SOUTH FORK CATOCTIN CREEK
South Fork Catoctin Creek near Waterford
Loudoun County, Virginia
Water level0.44 ft
Flow1 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft
Minor flood8 ft
Moderate flood10 ft
Major flood15 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 18 ft
Water completely covers the Route 698 bridge and floods residences in Waterford.
- 17 ft
Water approaches Route 9 between Paeonian Springs and Hillsboro.
- 15 ft
Floodwaters approach the water treatment plant in Waterford.
- 10 ft
Water approaches a building on Main Street in Waterford.
- 9 ft
Portions of Route 662 begin to flood near the creek.
- 8 ft
Lowland fields near the creek flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2003 | 12.1 ft | 5,700 cfs |
| Sep 27, 2004 | 11.24 ft | 4,210 cfs |
| May 16, 2014 | 11.05 ft | 3,825 cfs |
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