South Fork Shenandoah River at Front Royal

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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.

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