Hogue Creek near Hayfield water level

Name: Hogue Creek near Hayfield water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Hogue Creek, Virginia, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

0.40ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 03:30 PM EDT (34 min ago)

Flow: 2.6 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Hogue Creek near Hayfield is at 0.40 ft, in the normal range.

It is 7.60 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 0.39 ft and 0.52 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 9.71 ftSeptember 6, 1996

Floating and fishing near Hogue Creek near Hayfield

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

Flood stage here is 8.00 ft, 7.60 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

12.00 ft: Nearly two feet of water covers a portion of Route 614 near the creek. Significant flooding of fields and yards is occurring.
10.00 ft: Water approaches Route 614 near the creek.
8.00 ft: Fields and yards near the creek are flooded. Access to some residences may be restricted by high water.
6.00 ft: Water begins to overflow the banks but there is no impact.
4.00 ft: The low water bridge on Indian Hollow Road floods.
0.40 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	9.71 ft	September 6, 1996
2	8.85 ft	June 22, 1972
3	8.55 ft	August 6, 1978
4	8.39 ft	June 3, 2018
5	8.38 ft	May 14, 2025
6	8.16 ft	June 22, 2001
7	7.67 ft	October 9, 1976
8	7.62 ft	February 14, 1984
9	7.43 ft	July 9, 1970
10	7.39 ft	September 28, 2004

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 69° 42° – Wind 10 mph

21 Wed 65° 41° – Wind 8 mph

22 Thu 68° 41° – Wind 9 mph

23 Fri 62° 42° – Wind 6 mph

24 Sat 62° 37° – Wind 7 mph

25 Sun 67° 39° – Wind 5 mph

26 Mon 70° 44° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:28 AM Sunset 06:29 PM Daylight 11 hr Waxing gibbous 71%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cedar Creek near WinchesterRiver gauge, Cedar Creek	1.95 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	9 mi
Opequon Creek near BerryvilleRiver gauge, Opequon Creek	4.32 ft	Below flood stage	±0	12 mi
Dry Marsh Run near BerryvilleRiver gauge, Dry Marsh Run	1.40 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	12 mi
Mill Creek at Bunker HillRiver gauge, Mill Creek	1.33 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	15 mi
North F Shenandoah River near StrasburgRiver gauge, North F Shenandoah River	2.26 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	17 mi
Passage Creek near BucktonRiver gauge, Passage Creek	3.23 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	18 mi
Spout Run at RT 621 near MillwoodRiver gauge, Spout Run	1.69 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	18 mi
Waites Run near WardensvilleRiver gauge, Waites Run	3.43 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	20 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Hogue Creek near Hayfield?

The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 7.60 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 Hogue Creek near Hayfield today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 03:30 PM EDT, the water level was 0.40 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Hogue Creek near Hayfield rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Hogue Creek near Hayfield normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Hogue Creek near Hayfield?

The highest level on record is 9.71 ft on September 6, 1996.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01613900 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.21455, -78.28806 (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	0.40 ft	2026-10-20 19:30	Provisional
Flow	2.6 cfs	2026-10-20 19:30	Provisional

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