Shenandoah River at Millville
West Virginia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Jefferson County, West Virginia on the Shenandoah River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 01636500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
17 ft
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
42 ft
A dike protects the Millville Quarry to approximately this level.
28 ft
Some homes along the river in the Avon Bend neighborhood are flooded.
25 ft
Water covers the Route 115 bridge over the Shenandoah River.
20 ft
The railroad tracks between Millville and Harpers Ferry are flooded. Water reaches homes in Bloomery, and covers most backyards along the river in the Avon Bend community.
19 ft
Water approaches the lower portion of a power substation near Millville Dam.
17 ft
Water reaches the railroad tracks along the river in Millville. Many roads and fields are flooded.
16 ft
Significant portions of Bloomery Road /County Road 27/ are flooded between Millville Dam and Millville, and near Bloomery. Several other roads in Jefferson and Clarke Counties are flooded and closed. Water approaches a garage on Bloomery Road. Flooding begins at docks and backyards on the river side of Avon Bend Road.
15 ft
Significant flooding of fields and the Cool Spring Battlefield near the river is occurring.
14 ft
Several roads along the river in Jefferson and Clarke Counties are flooded and closed. Most of Watermelon Park is flooded, along with a significant portion of the Cool Spring Battlefield property.
12 ft
Water reaches the river access at Wagon Trail Place near Harpers Ferry, and completely covers the parking lot of the lower boat ramp at Millville Dam. Portions of the Cool Spring Battlefield begin to flood.
11 ft
A small portion of Wilt Road (County Road 9/8) begins to flood. Water also begins to flow over Millville Dam.
10 ft
Parts of Bloomery Road and John Rissler Road are flooded near Bloomery, West Virginia. Once these roads flood, access to homes is impaired but the homes themselves are not in any danger of flooding. Moulton Park and the Millville boat launch are also flooded.
9 ft
Water covers yards near the stream in Bloomery, West Virginia. Campers should move away from the river.
8 ft
Water begins to approach Bloomery Road /County Road 27/ near Bloomery, West Virginia, and a couple roads alongside the river in Clarke County, Virginia. Campers should move away from the river.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 1942 | 32.4 ft | 230,000 cfs |
| Oct 15, 1942 | 32.4 ft | 230,000 cfs |
| Sep 8, 1996 | 26.84 ft | 156,000 cfs |
| Sep 8, 1996 | 26.84 ft | 156,000 cfs |
| Dec 31, 1869 | 26.4 ft | 151,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MILW2
River
Shenandoah River
County
Jefferson, WV
Coordinates
39.2819°N, 77.7894°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Shenandoah River at Millville?
The Shenandoah River at Millville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01636500) 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 Shenandoah River at Millville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Shenandoah River at Millville is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Shenandoah River rises?
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Where is the Shenandoah River at Millville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jefferson County, West Virginia at coordinates 39.2819°N, 77.7894°W. USGS site number: 01636500. 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
- Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.
- Stage may be affected by ice.