Rockymarsh Run at Scrabble water level

Name: Rockymarsh Run at Scrabble water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Rockymarsh Run, West Virginia, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.05ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 06:30 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 5.3 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Rockymarsh Run at Scrabble reads 1.05 ft, a normal level.

It is 2.45 ft below the flood stage of 3.50 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.03 ft and 1.06 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: 2.61 ftMay 6, 2019

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 3.50 ft, still 2.45 ft away.

What happens at each level

8.00 ft: The bridge over Scrabble Road is completely flooded. Water is approaching homes nearby.
7.00 ft: Water is in yards on the upstream side of Scrabble Road, and begins to cover the bridge.
4.50 ft: Turner Road is flooded in two places where Rockymarsh Run crosses it.
4.00 ft: Agricultural fields near the stream begin to flood.
3.50 ft: Turner Road begins to flood at the northern crossing of Rockymarsh Run.
1.05 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	2.61 ft	May 6, 2019
2	2.27 ft	May 16, 2014
3	2.18 ft	May 29, 2012
4	2.05 ft	January 24, 2016
5	2.04 ft	September 9, 2018
6	1.85 ft	April 16, 2011
7	1.77 ft	March 15, 2010
8	1.73 ft	May 12, 2008

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:26 AM Sunset 06:28 PM Daylight 11 hr, 2 min First quarter 63%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Marsh Run at GrimesRiver gauge, Marsh Run	1.08 ft	Below flood stage	±0	3.6 mi
Potomac River at ShepherdstownRiver gauge, Potomac River	3.27 ft	Below flood stage	−0.15 ft	3.7 mi
Antietam Creek near SharpsburgRiver gauge, Antietam Creek	2.38 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	5.9 mi
Opequon Creek near MartinsburgRiver gauge, Opequon Creek	2.07 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	7 mi
Tuscarora Creek above MartinsburgRiver gauge, Tuscarora Creek	2.38 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	8 mi
Hopewell Run at LeetownRiver gauge, Hopewell Run	1.6 cfs	Very low	+0.1 cfs	10 mi
Back Creek near Jones SpringsRiver gauge, Back Creek	1.91 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	11 mi
Piney Run near LovettsvilleRiver gauge, Piney Run	1.51 ft	Below flood stage	±0	13 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Rockymarsh Run at Scrabble?

The official flood stage is 3.50 ft. The level is currently 2.45 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 Rockymarsh Run at Scrabble today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 06:30 PM EDT, the water level was 1.05 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Rockymarsh Run at Scrabble rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Rockymarsh Run at Scrabble normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Rockymarsh Run at Scrabble?

The highest level on record is 2.61 ft on May 6, 2019.

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:01618100 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.48308, -77.83183 (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	1.05 ft	2026-10-19 22:30	Provisional
Flow	5.3 cfs	2026-10-19 22:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Rockymarsh Run at Scrabble (usgs:01618100). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/west-virginia/rockymarsh-run-at-scrabble

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