Major Flood
18 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Catlett Mountain Road begins to flood.
22 ft
Water approaches structures on Rivermont Acres Drive.
20 ft
Backwater from the river reaches South River Road. Floodwaters cover the Indian Hollow Road bridge.
18 ft
Significant portions of the railroad tracks running along the southwest side of Front Royal are flooded.
17 ft
Backwater from the river reaches Rivermont Acres Drive. Water also approaches the Shenandoah Farms subdivision and covers a walking trail near the Front Royal boat ramp.
16 ft
Floodwaters approach lower portions of Shenandoah Shores Estates.
14 ft
Railroad tracks along the river south of Front Royal begin to flood. Water approaches structures in Riverton.
12 ft
Backwater begins to creep up Luray Avenue toward the railroad trestle. A riverside parking area at the end of Luray Avenue is flooded.
10 ft
Hay fields near the gauge begin to flood.
8 ft
A boat ramp near the end of Luray Avenue south of Front Royal floods. A second boat ramp near Bentonville also floods.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 1942 | 34.8 ft | 130,000 cfs |
| Sep 7, 1996 | 32.57 ft | 121,000 cfs |
| Nov 5, 1985 | 32.43 ft | 120,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FROV2
River
South Fork Shenandoah River
County
Warren, VA
Coordinates
38.9139°N, 78.2111°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Fork Shenandoah River at Front Royal?
The South Fork Shenandoah River at Front Royal gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01631000) 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 South Fork Shenandoah River at Front Royal?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Fork Shenandoah River at Front Royal is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when South Fork Shenandoah River rises?
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Where is the South Fork Shenandoah River at Front Royal gauge located?
The gauge is located in Warren County, Virginia at coordinates 38.9139°N, 78.2111°W. USGS site number: 01631000. 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.