Major Flood
13 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: TRFV2). 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
10.5 ft
Minor Flood
8.5 ft
Action Stage
7.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Water from Tripps Run starts to overtop the South Maple Ave Bridge over the creek.
11 ft
Water starts to impact homes on Chestnut Ave near Tripps Run.
10.5 ft
Building over Tripps Run near stream gauge starts to cause backflow on the creek. Gauge levels above 10.5 feet won't be as useful as a reference for impacts further downstream.
8.5 ft
Chestnut Ave starts to flood near Tripps Run.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
5 ft
Stage needed to inundate designated Gulf Sturgeon critical habitat below Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam.
3 ft
Temporary (not sustainable) operating level for of Scholz Power Plant
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
TRFV2
River
Tripps Run
County
Fairfax, VA
Coordinates
38.8794°N, 77.1792°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tripps Run at Falls Church, VA?
The Tripps Run at Falls Church, VA 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 Tripps Run at Falls Church, VA?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tripps Run at Falls Church, VA is 8.5 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10.5 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tripps Run rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Tripps Run at Falls Church, VA to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Tripps Run at Falls Church, VA gauge located?
The gauge is located in Fairfax County, Virginia at coordinates 38.8794°N, 77.1792°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: United States Geological Survey