Major Flood
21 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: SCLV2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
17 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Water may reach the floor of Greens Chapel PB church. The bridge surface just upstream from Scott County Park may begin to flood. The bridge surface downstream from Scott County Park may begin to flood.
19.5 ft
Parking lot of Pine Grove PB church may begin to flood.
18 ft
Bridge surface along High Knob SC Road begins to flood. A residence just downstream from the bridge near Scott County Park may begin to take water. Portions of High Knob SC Road may be flooded.
16 ft
Gravel parking lot and a small storage building near the river may begin to flood at Scott County Park.
15 ft
Water covers the bridge surface of Methodist Camp Lane off of Big Stoney Creek Road.
14 ft
Devils Fork facility building just downstream of the High Knob SC Road bridge near the junction with Greens Chapel Lane may begin to flood.
13 ft
A low portion of Methodist Camp Lane just west of the bridge may begin to flood. Flooding of the grounds of the Devils Camp facility just downstream from the junction of High Knob SC Road and Greens Chapel Lane.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2025 | 14.94 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
SCLV2
River
Stony Creek
County
Scott, VA
Coordinates
36.8154°N, 82.6162°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Stony Creek at Fort Blackmore 3NNW?
The Stony Creek at Fort Blackmore 3NNW gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Stony Creek at Fort Blackmore 3NNW?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Stony Creek at Fort Blackmore 3NNW is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Stony Creek rises?
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Where is the Stony Creek at Fort Blackmore 3NNW gauge located?
The gauge is located in Scott County, Virginia at coordinates 36.8154°N, 82.6162°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of VA DEM