Conococheague Creek at Fairview water level

Name: Conococheague Creek at Fairview water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Conococheague Creek, Maryland, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.79ft Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 10:45 PM EDT (32 min ago)

Flow: 195 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.70 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 10:43 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Conococheague Creek at Fairview is at 1.79 ft, in the normal range.

It is 8.21 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.70 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 1.79 ft and 2.21 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 24.50 ftJune 23, 1972
Forecast peak: 1.80 ftTuesday, October 20 at 08:00 PM

Floating and fishing near Conococheague Creek at Fairview

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 10.00 ft, 8.21 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

21.00 ft: Water reaches the bridge on Fairview Road.
15.00 ft: Water floods several homes north of Williamsport.
13.00 ft: Water reaches backyards of homes near Wilson's Bridge. Numerous roads are flooded.
12.00 ft: Water approaches homes north of Williamsport. Some homes and a campground will also be cut off from access due to flooded roads, but the homes themselves are not flooded.
11.00 ft: Several roads, including Wishard Road, Kemps Mill Road, Independence Road, Cress Pond Road, and Walnut Point Road, are flooded north of Williamsport.
10.00 ft: Wishard Road and Kemp Mill Road are both flooded.
9.00 ft: Water begins to cover Wishard Road and Kemp Mill Road.
8.00 ft: Lowlands near the creek begin to flood. Water approaches Wishard Road and Kemps Mill Road in northern Washington County.
1.79 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 27 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	24.50 ft	June 23, 1972
2	17.97 ft	February 15, 1984
3	16.50 ft	June 1, 1889
4	16.00 ft	March 29, 1924
5	16.00 ft	October 9, 1976
6	15.23 ft	June 19, 1996
7	15.16 ft	November 22, 1952
8	14.87 ft	June 13, 2014
9	14.80 ft	December 1, 1934
10	14.79 ft	September 26, 1975

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 70° 36° – Wind 12 mph

21 Wed 65° 40° – Wind 9 mph

22 Thu 65° 39° – Wind 13 mph

23 Fri 61° 42° – Wind 8 mph

24 Sat 61° 37° – Wind 7 mph

25 Sun 65° 39° – Wind 7 mph

26 Mon 68° 41° – Wind 4 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:28 AM Sunset 06:25 PM Daylight 10 hr, 57 min Waxing gibbous 74%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Antietam Creek near WaynesboroRiver gauge, Antietam Creek	2.19 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	12 mi
Licking Creek at PectonvilleRiver gauge, Licking Creek	1.86 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	12 mi
Marsh Run at GrimesRiver gauge, Marsh Run	1.08 ft	Below flood stage	±0	14 mi
Rockymarsh Run at ScrabbleRiver gauge, Rockymarsh Run	1.03 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	16 mi
Tonoloway Creek near HancockRiver gauge, Tonoloway Creek	16.3 cfs	Normal	−2.7 cfs	17 mi
Back Creek near Jones SpringsRiver gauge, Back Creek	1.87 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	18 mi
Tuscarora Creek above MartinsburgRiver gauge, Tuscarora Creek	2.36 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	19 mi
Potomac River at HancockRiver gauge, Potomac River	4.25 ft	Below flood stage	−0.25 ft	19 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Conococheague Creek at Fairview?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 8.21 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Conococheague Creek at Fairview today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 10:45 PM EDT, the water level was 1.79 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Conococheague Creek at Fairview rising or falling?

Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.39 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Conococheague Creek at Fairview normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Conococheague Creek at Fairview?

The highest level on record is 24.50 ft on June 23, 1972.

Is Conococheague Creek at Fairview expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.70 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01614500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.71639, -77.82478 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	1.79 ft	2026-10-21 02:45	Provisional
Flow	195 cfs	2026-10-21 02:45	Provisional

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