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SwedenLittle Back Creek near Sunrise water level
River gauge, Little Back Creek, Virginia, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 4.9 cfs
History
What this means
Little Back Creek near Sunrise is above normal at 1.01 ft.
It has dropped 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.01 ft and 1.22 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Little Back Creek near Sunrise
Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.19 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Creek at SunriseRiver gauge, Back Creek | 4.18 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 2.2 mi |
| Back Creek near SunriseRiver gauge, Back Creek | 1.46 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 4.3 mi |
| Knapp Creek near MarlintonRiver gauge, Knapp Creek | 3.32 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 10 mi |
| Back Creek near Mountain GroveRiver gauge, Back Creek | 2.82 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 11 mi |
| Jackson River near BacovaRiver gauge, Jackson River | 3.35 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 12 mi |
| Bullpasture River at WilliamsvilleRiver gauge, Bullpasture River | 1.48 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 15 mi |
| Greenbrier River at BuckeyeRiver gauge, Greenbrier River | 3.14 ft | Below flood stage | −0.15 ft | 16 mi |
| Jackson River below Gathright Dam near Hot SpringsRiver gauge, Jackson River | 197 cfs | Normal | −3.0 cfs | 19 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Little Back Creek near Sunrise today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 02:45 PM EDT, the water level was 1.01 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Little Back Creek near Sunrise rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Little Back Creek near Sunrise normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02011490(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.21457, -79.83755(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 | 1.01 ft | 2026-10-20 18:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 4.9 cfs | 2026-10-20 18:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Little Back Creek near Sunrise (usgs:02011490). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/little-back-creek-near-sunrise
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer