Major Flood
9 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
7 ft
Minor Flood
5.5 ft
Action Stage
4.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
9 ft
Significant flooding is occurring in Martinsburg. Homes, businesses, and roads are all flooded.
8 ft
Water approaches homes and businesses in Martinsburg near the creek. Tennessee Avenue is flooded.
7 ft
Water approaches the yard and driveway of a private road off Rock Cliff Drive.
6 ft
Water covers much of the field behind Rock Cliff Pizza.
5.5 ft
Widespread overflow of the banks of the creek is occurring. Water reaches the north parking lot of War Memorial Park.
4.5 ft
Water begins to overflow the right bank near Tennessee Avenue.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2018 | 7.47 ft | 865 cfs |
| Jun 26, 1975 | 6.92 ft | 610 cfs |
| Oct 8, 1976 | 6.45 ft | 500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TUSW2
River
Tuscarora Creek
County
Berkeley, WV
Coordinates
39.4694°N, 77.9717°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tuscarora Creek above Martinsburg?
The Tuscarora Creek above Martinsburg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01617000) 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 Tuscarora Creek above Martinsburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tuscarora Creek above Martinsburg is 5.5 feet. Action stage begins at 4.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 9 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tuscarora Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Tuscarora Creek above Martinsburg 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 Tuscarora Creek above Martinsburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Berkeley County, West Virginia at coordinates 39.4694°N, 77.9717°W. USGS site number: 01617000. 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.