North F Shenandoah River near Strasburg water level

Name: North F Shenandoah River near Strasburg 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

2.24ft Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 08:30 PM EDT (47 min ago)

Flow: 309 cfs
Water temperature: 58 °F

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.10 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 02:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 10:43 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at North F Shenandoah River near Strasburg reads 2.24 ft, a normal level.

It is 14.76 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.10 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 02:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.24 ft and 2.61 ft.

The water temperature at the gauge is 58 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 32.27 ftSeptember 7, 1996
Forecast peak: 2.20 ftTuesday, October 20 at 08:00 PM

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 17.00 ft, still 14.76 ft away.

What happens at each level

25.00 ft: Floodwaters reach the track and tennis courts at Strasburg High School.
20.00 ft: Several roads are flooded near the river, especially south of Strasburg. Downstream, water begins to inundate the North Fork Campground. Campers and trailers will need to seek higher ground.
17.00 ft: Significant flooding of fields is occurring. The Strasburg River Walk is flooded.
13.00 ft: Agricultural flooding occurs near the river. Several low spots of Deer Rapids Road are flooded.
10.00 ft: Livestock fields east of Strasburg begin to flood. The livestock should be moved to higher ground. Water approaches Deer Rapids Road south of Strasburg.
7.00 ft: Several low water bridges over the North Fork of the Shenandoah River are covered by water. This will cut off access to homes and businesses. Residents should never attempt to drive across water-covered low water bridges!
2.24 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: 8 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	32.27 ft	September 7, 1996
2	31.20 ft	October 16, 1942
3	30.21 ft	March 18, 1936
4	27.96 ft	January 20, 1996
5	27.37 ft	November 5, 1985
6	23.55 ft	August 18, 1955
7	23.48 ft	October 6, 1972
8	21.22 ft	March 20, 1975
9	20.93 ft	April 26, 1937
10	20.88 ft	June 22, 1972

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:29 AM Sunset 06:28 PM Daylight 10 hr, 58 min Waxing gibbous 73%

Map

Other gauges on the North F Shenandoah River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
North F Shenandoah River at Mount JacksonRiver gauge, North F Shenandoah River	2.98 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	23 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Passage Creek near BucktonRiver gauge, Passage Creek	3.23 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	3.9 mi
Cedar Creek near WinchesterRiver gauge, Cedar Creek	1.95 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	7 mi
South F Shenandoah River at Front RoyalRiver gauge, South F Shenandoah River	1.37 ft	Below flood stage		8 mi
Waites Run near WardensvilleRiver gauge, Waites Run	3.43 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	15 mi
Hogue Creek near HayfieldRiver gauge, Hogue Creek	0.41 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	17 mi
Spout Run at RT 621 near MillwoodRiver gauge, Spout Run	1.69 ft	Below flood stage	±0	19 mi
Opequon Creek near BerryvilleRiver gauge, Opequon Creek	4.32 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	19 mi
Dry Marsh Run near BerryvilleRiver gauge, Dry Marsh Run	1.40 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	21 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the North F Shenandoah River near Strasburg?

The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 14.76 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 near Strasburg today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 08:30 PM EDT, the water level was 2.24 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is North F Shenandoah River near Strasburg rising or falling?

Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.35 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of North F Shenandoah River near Strasburg 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 near Strasburg?

The highest level on record is 32.27 ft on September 7, 1996.

Is North F Shenandoah River near Strasburg expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.10 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 02:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01634000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.97678, -78.33612 (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	2.24 ft	2026-10-21 00:30	Provisional
Flow	309 cfs	2026-10-21 00:30	Provisional
Water temperature	58 °F	2026-10-21 00:30	Provisional

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