South F Shenandoah River near Lynnwood water level

Name: South F Shenandoah River near Lynnwood water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, South F Shenandoah River, Virginia, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.53ft Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 04:45 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 306 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.50 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 10:43 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at South F Shenandoah River near Lynnwood, where the gauge shows 2.53 ft.

It is 13.47 ft below the flood stage of 16.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.50 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM. The 30-day range is 2.53 ft – 2.87 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 30.84 ftSeptember 7, 1996
Forecast peak: 2.50 ftWednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 16.00 ft.

What happens at each level

25.00 ft: Water reaches homes in Elkton off Old Spottswood Trail. Water also approaches the Island Ford Road bridge near Berrytown. Numerous other structures and roads are inundated by this major flood.
22.00 ft: Numerous homes are flooded between Lynnwood and Elkton, including in Berrytown. Numerous roads along and crossing the river are also flooded. Water is also approaching railroad tracks south of Elkton.
20.00 ft: Several homes and other buildings between Lynnwood and Elkton are flooded. Significant agricultural flooding is occurring on both sides of the river.
17.00 ft: Farmland on both banks of the river begin to flood between Lynnwood and Port Republic. Water covers Flank Circle in Lynnwood and approaches homes in that area. Portions of Power Dam Road and Captain Yancey Road between Lynnwood and Berrytown are also flooded.
16.00 ft: Lowlands near the river, and low spots of Power Dam Road, begin to flood.
14.00 ft: Water begins to overflow the banks but little impact is observed.
2.53 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: 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	30.84 ft	September 7, 1996
2	29.46 ft	November 5, 1985
3	27.20 ft	October 15, 1942
4	26.57 ft	March 18, 1936
5	24.88 ft	January 19, 1996
6	23.60 ft	June 18, 1949
7	23.45 ft	June 22, 1972
8	22.94 ft	August 18, 1955
9	22.40 ft	September 19, 2003
10	21.92 ft	October 6, 1972

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

21 Wed 65° 41° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 67° 41° – Wind 9 mph

23 Fri 63° 42° – Wind 7 mph

24 Sat 61° 39° – Wind 6 mph

25 Sun 62° 40° – Wind 5 mph

26 Mon 67° 41° – Wind 4 mph

27 Tue 67° 47° – Wind 3 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:30 AM Sunset 06:30 PM Daylight 11 hr Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Other gauges on the South F Shenandoah River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
South F Shenandoah River near LurayRiver gauge, South F Shenandoah River	2.16 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	25 mi
South F Shenandoah River at Front RoyalRiver gauge, South F Shenandoah River	1.32 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	50 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Middle River near GrottoesRiver gauge, Middle River	3.26 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	7 mi
South River at HarristonRiver gauge, South River	2.11 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	8 mi
North River near BurketownRiver gauge, North River	2.30 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	9 mi
Muddy Creek at Mount ClintonRiver gauge, Muddy Creek	2.63 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	16 mi
Moormans River near Free UnionRiver gauge, Moormans River	16.1 cfs	Normal	+0.6 cfs	17 mi
South River near DoomsRiver gauge, South River	1.99 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	17 mi
Mechums River near White HallRiver gauge, Mechums River	24.4 cfs	Normal	±0	18 mi
Linville Creek at BroadwayRiver gauge, Linville Creek	1.41 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	20 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the South F Shenandoah River near Lynnwood?

The official flood stage is 16.00 ft. The level is currently 13.47 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 South F Shenandoah River near Lynnwood today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 04:45 AM EDT, the water level was 2.53 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is South F Shenandoah River near Lynnwood rising or falling?

Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.30 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of South F Shenandoah River near Lynnwood normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at South F Shenandoah River near Lynnwood?

The highest level on record is 30.84 ft on September 7, 1996.

Is South F Shenandoah River near Lynnwood expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.50 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01628500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.32263, -78.75475 (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	2.53 ft	2026-10-21 08:45	Provisional
Flow	306 cfs	2026-10-21 08:45	Provisional

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