RIVER GAUGE · BACK CREEK
Back Creek near Jones Springs
Berkeley County, West Virginia
Water level1.64 ft
Flow8 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9 ft
Minor flood11 ft
Moderate flood15 ft
Major flood20 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 22 ft
Water approaches farm buildings near the creek.
- 15 ft
Several roads, including Dry Run Road and Daisy Lane, are significantly flooded and closed.
- 12 ft
Dry Run Road and Daisy Lane are flooded. Water begins to cover pastureland near the creek.
- 11 ft
Dry Run Road begins to flood. Water approaches Daisy Lane.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 1942 | 25.17 ft | 22,400 cfs |
| Mar 16, 1936 | 25 ft | 22,000 cfs |
| Jun 21, 1972 | 23.15 ft | 18,700 cfs |
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