Major Flood
14 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
11 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
State Route 46 is flooded in several spots between Champwood and Fort Ashby. Several side streets that are near the creek flood as well. Many homes are flooded, and significant agricultural flooding is occurring.
11 ft
Several homes are flooded along the creek. County Route 11 begins to flood near Reeses Mill. Both Foreback Road and Georges Run Road are flooded.
10 ft
Water approaches several homes along the creek between Champwood and the town of Patterson Creek. Moderate to widespread agricultural flooding is occurring along this same stretch. Both Foreback Road and a portion of Creek View Lane are flooded near the creek.
9 ft
Water affects basements of homes along the creek. Agricultural flooding is occurring in some locations between Champwood and Fort Ashby. Foreback Road and Georges Run Road both begin to flood just east of the creek.
8 ft
Agricultural flooding is occurring in spots between Champwood and Fort Ashby.
6 ft
Several low spots at the end of Shreves Road begin to flood. Lowland flooding begins on the left bank nearby, possibly affecting campsites.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 1937 | 15.7 ft | — |
| Oct 14, 1942 | 13 ft | 15,300 cfs |
| Aug 17, 1955 | 12.2 ft | 16,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HDSW2
River
Patterson Creek
County
Mineral, WV
Coordinates
39.4431°N, 78.8222°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Patterson Creek near Headsville?
The Patterson Creek near Headsville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01604500) 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 Patterson Creek near Headsville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Patterson Creek near Headsville is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Patterson Creek rises?
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Where is the Patterson Creek near Headsville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mineral County, West Virginia at coordinates 39.4431°N, 78.8222°W. USGS site number: 01604500. 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.