Beaverdam Creek at RT 734 near Mountville water level

Name: Beaverdam Creek at RT 734 near Mountville water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Beaverdam Creek, Virginia, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.34ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 04:50 PM EDT (56 min ago)

Flow: 10.7 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Beaverdam Creek at RT 734 near Mountville is at 1.34 ft, in the normal range.

It is 8.66 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.34 ft and 1.52 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: 17.00 ftSeptember 23, 2003

Floating and fishing near Beaverdam Creek at RT 734 near Mountville

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

Flood stage here is 10.00 ft, 8.66 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

18.00 ft: Water covers most of the bridge over the creek on Route 734 /Snickersville Turnpike/.
17.00 ft: Water approaches a building on Hibbs Bridge Road.
16.00 ft: An access road just upstream of Snickersville Turnpike is flooded.
12.00 ft: Water begins to cover Hibbs Bridge Road.
10.00 ft: Water approaches both Snickersville Turnpike /Route 734/ and Watermill Road near the gauge.
1.34 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	17.00 ft	September 23, 2003
2	14.55 ft	October 30, 2012
3	12.80 ft	January 31, 2013
4	12.32 ft	December 23, 2022
5	12.20 ft	December 11, 2003
6	11.77 ft	July 8, 2005
7	11.73 ft	May 12, 2008
8	11.45 ft	May 16, 2014
9	11.02 ft	April 17, 2011
10	10.11 ft	March 13, 2010

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:26 AM Sunset 06:27 PM Daylight 11 hr, 1 min Waxing gibbous 71%

Map

Other gauges on Beaverdam Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Beaverdam Creek near CheverlyRiver gauge, Beaverdam Creek	1.80 ft	No reference yet	+0.41 ft	43 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
North F Goose Creek at RT 729 near LincolnRiver gauge, North F Goose Creek	1.55 ft	Below flood stage	±0	3.2 mi
Goose Creek near MiddleburgRiver gauge, Goose Creek	2.68 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	5.3 mi
Goose Creek near LeesburgRiver gauge, Goose Creek	1.67 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	8 mi
South F Catoctin Creek at RT 698 near WaterfordRiver gauge, South F Catoctin Creek	0.70 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	12 mi
North F Catoctin Creek at RT 681 near WaterfordRiver gauge, North F Catoctin Creek	1.91 ft	Below flood stage	+0.08 ft	13 mi
Limestone Branch near LeesburgRiver gauge, Limestone Branch	0.45 ft	Below flood stage	±0	13 mi
Bullskin Run below KabletownRiver gauge, Bullskin Run	1.19 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	13 mi
Potomac River at Edwards Ferry near PoolesvilleRiver gauge, Potomac River	4.51 ft	Below flood stage	−0.20 ft	14 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Beaverdam Creek at RT 734 near Mountville?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 8.66 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 Beaverdam Creek at RT 734 near Mountville today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 04:50 PM EDT, the water level was 1.34 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Beaverdam Creek at RT 734 near Mountville rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Beaverdam Creek at RT 734 near Mountville normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Beaverdam Creek at RT 734 near Mountville?

The highest level on record is 17.00 ft on September 23, 2003.

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:01643880 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.03772, -77.72225 (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	1.34 ft	2026-10-20 20:50	Provisional
Flow	10.7 cfs	2026-10-20 20:50	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Beaverdam Creek at RT 734 near Mountville (usgs:01643880). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/beaverdam-creek-at-rt-734-near-mountville

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