Patterson Creek near Headsville water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.46ft Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 06:30 PM EDT (47 min ago)

Flow: 49.3 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Patterson Creek near Headsville reads 3.46 ft, a normal level.

It is 5.54 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.46 ft and 3.96 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: 15.70 ftOctober 1, 1937

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 9.00 ft, still 5.54 ft away.

What happens at each level

14.00 ft: State Route 46 is flooded in several spots between Champwood and Fort Ashby. Several side streets that are near the creek flood as well. Many homes are flooded, and significant agricultural flooding is occurring.
11.00 ft: Several homes are flooded along the creek. County Route 11 begins to flood near Reeses Mill. Both Foreback Road and Georges Run Road are flooded.
10.00 ft: Water approaches several homes along the creek between Champwood and the town of Patterson Creek. Moderate to widespread agricultural flooding is occurring along this same stretch. Both Foreback Road and a portion of Creek View Lane are flooded near the creek.
9.00 ft: Water affects basements of homes along the creek. Agricultural flooding is occurring in some locations between Champwood and Fort Ashby. Foreback Road and Georges Run Road both begin to flood just east of the creek.
8.00 ft: Agricultural flooding is occurring in spots between Champwood and Fort Ashby.
6.00 ft: Several low spots at the end of Shreves Road begin to flood. Lowland flooding begins on the left bank nearby, possibly affecting campsites.
3.46 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	15.70 ft	October 1, 1937
2	13.00 ft	October 15, 1942
3	12.20 ft	August 18, 1955
4	11.97 ft	January 19, 1996
5	11.86 ft	September 18, 1945
6	11.80 ft	May 31, 1940
7	11.54 ft	May 7, 1944
8	11.53 ft	October 24, 1959
9	11.33 ft	March 20, 1963
10	11.30 ft	February 3, 1939

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:31 AM Sunset 06:31 PM Daylight 11 hr Waxing gibbous 72%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
South Branch Potomac River near SpringfieldRiver gauge, South Branch Potomac River	2.59 ft	Below flood stage	−0.21 ft	9 mi
North Branch Potomac River near CumberlandRiver gauge, North Branch Potomac River	2.73 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	13 mi
Georges Creek at FranklinRiver gauge, Georges Creek	2.02 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	13 mi
North Branch Potomac River at LukeRiver gauge, North Branch Potomac River	2.03 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	13 mi
North Branch Potomac River at BarnumRiver gauge, North Branch Potomac River	360 cfs	High	+14.0 cfs	15 mi
Wills Creek near CumberlandRiver gauge, Wills Creek	2.20 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	16 mi
Town Creek near OldtownRiver gauge, Town Creek	2.01 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	16 mi
Savage River below Savage River Dam near BloomingtonRiver gauge, Savage River	74.2 cfs	Normal	±0	17 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Patterson Creek near Headsville?

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 5.54 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 Patterson Creek near Headsville today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 06:30 PM EDT, the water level was 3.46 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Patterson Creek near Headsville rising or falling?

Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Patterson Creek near Headsville normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Patterson Creek near Headsville?

The highest level on record is 15.70 ft on October 1, 1937.

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:01604500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.44315, -78.82196 (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	3.46 ft	2026-10-20 22:30	Provisional
Flow	49.3 cfs	2026-10-20 22:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Patterson Creek near Headsville (usgs:01604500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/west-virginia/patterson-creek-near-headsville

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer