North F Shenandoah River at Mount Jackson water level

Name: North F Shenandoah River at Mount Jackson water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, North F Shenandoah River, Virginia, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.06ft Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 12:45 PM EDT (49 min ago)

Flow: 263 cfs
Water temperature: 55 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at North F Shenandoah River at Mount Jackson, where the gauge shows 3.06 ft.

It is 9.94 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.10 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.06 ft – 3.47 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 55 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 22.17 ftSeptember 6, 1996

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 13.00 ft.

What happens at each level

26.00 ft: The bridge over the river on Route 698 is flooded. Significant agricultural flooding is occurring. Several buildings close to the river are flooded.
22.00 ft: Route 698 begins to flood near Massanutten Park.
18.00 ft: Water approaches a structure on Medical Arts Street in Mount Jackson.
13.00 ft: Agricultural flooding begins along the river. Water approaches a road near the river in Mount Jackson. Downstream, several low water crossings will be flooded between Woodstock and Strasburg.
9.00 ft: The river begins to overflow its banks but no impacts are observed.
3.06 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	22.17 ft	September 6, 1996
2	17.79 ft	November 5, 1985
3	16.36 ft	September 19, 2003
4	15.26 ft	March 4, 1993
5	15.11 ft	August 18, 1994
6	15.08 ft	April 17, 1987
7	15.08 ft	April 17, 2011
8	14.67 ft	May 22, 2018
9	14.54 ft	June 22, 2018
10	14.34 ft	May 18, 2011

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:28 AM Sunset 06:32 PM Daylight 11 hr, 4 min First quarter 61%

Map

Other gauges on the North F Shenandoah River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
North F Shenandoah River near StrasburgRiver gauge, North F Shenandoah River	2.36 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	23 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Smith Creek near New MarketRiver gauge, Smith Creek	1.41 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	3.6 mi
South F Shenandoah River near LurayRiver gauge, South F Shenandoah River	2.28 ft	Below flood stage	−0.25 ft	9 mi
Linville Creek at BroadwayRiver gauge, Linville Creek	1.45 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	13 mi
Waites Run near WardensvilleRiver gauge, Waites Run	3.44 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	21 mi
Passage Creek near BucktonRiver gauge, Passage Creek	3.32 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	25 mi
Muddy Creek at Mount ClintonRiver gauge, Muddy Creek	2.65 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	25 mi
South F South Branch Potomac River near MoorefieldRiver gauge, South F South Branch Potomac River	3.43 ft	Below flood stage	−0.13 ft	25 mi
South F Shenandoah River at Front RoyalRiver gauge, South F Shenandoah River	1.61 ft	Below flood stage	−0.21 ft	26 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the North F Shenandoah River at Mount Jackson?

The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 9.94 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 North F Shenandoah River at Mount Jackson today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 12:45 PM EDT, the water level was 3.06 ft. Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is North F Shenandoah River at Mount Jackson rising or falling?

Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of North F Shenandoah River at Mount Jackson normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at North F Shenandoah River at Mount Jackson?

The highest level on record is 22.17 ft on September 6, 1996.

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:01633000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.74567, -78.63890 (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	3.06 ft	2026-10-19 16:45	Provisional
Flow	263 cfs	2026-10-19 16:45	Provisional
Water temperature	55 °F	2026-10-19 16:45	Provisional

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