Opequon Creek near Berryville water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

4.30ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 06:30 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 10.3 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Opequon Creek near Berryville, where the gauge shows 4.30 ft.

It is 5.70 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.30 ft – 4.46 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: 18.40 ftOctober 1, 1942

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 10.00 ft.

What happens at each level

15.00 ft: Floodwaters cover numerous roads and a large area of farmland near the creek. Backwater flooding is likely covering even more farmland.
13.00 ft: Water approaches the intersection of Brucetown Road and Shady Creek Road. The bridge itself is still well above water.
12.50 ft: Numerous roads are flooded, along with a fairly large area of farmland. Access to some homes may be restricted.
10.00 ft: Both Old Charles Town Road and Sulphur Springs Road are flooded near the creek.
9.00 ft: Water begins to overflow the banks near the gauge and covers portions of Old Charles Town Road (Route 761).
8.00 ft: Water covers the low water bridge on Charles Town Road at the county border.
4.30 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	18.40 ft	October 1, 1942
2	16.09 ft	May 16, 2014
3	13.57 ft	September 29, 2004
4	13.49 ft	May 18, 1988
5	13.30 ft	January 19, 1996
6	13.21 ft	May 14, 2025
7	13.12 ft	June 3, 2018
8	12.99 ft	October 30, 2012
9	12.82 ft	November 13, 1970
10	12.59 ft	June 22, 1972

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:28 AM Sunset 06:28 PM Daylight 11 hr Waxing gibbous 72%

Map

Other gauges on Opequon Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Opequon Creek near MartinsburgRiver gauge, Opequon Creek	2.03 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	19 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Dry Marsh Run near BerryvilleRiver gauge, Dry Marsh Run	1.40 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	1.3 mi
Spout Run at RT 621 near MillwoodRiver gauge, Spout Run	1.70 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	8 mi
Mill Creek at Bunker HillRiver gauge, Mill Creek	1.33 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	11 mi
Hogue Creek near HayfieldRiver gauge, Hogue Creek	0.40 ft	Below flood stage	±0	12 mi
Bullskin Run below KabletownRiver gauge, Bullskin Run	1.19 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	13 mi
Hopewell Run at LeetownRiver gauge, Hopewell Run	1.7 cfs	Very low	+0.1 cfs	15 mi
Cedar Creek near WinchesterRiver gauge, Cedar Creek	1.95 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	15 mi
Shenandoah River at MillvilleRiver gauge, Shenandoah River	1.84 ft	Below flood stage	−0.37 ft	17 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Opequon Creek near Berryville?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 5.70 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 Opequon Creek near Berryville today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 06:30 PM EDT, the water level was 4.30 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Opequon Creek near Berryville rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Opequon Creek near Berryville normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Opequon Creek near Berryville?

The highest level on record is 18.40 ft on October 1, 1942.

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:01615000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.17472, -78.07833 (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	4.30 ft	2026-10-20 22:30	Provisional
Flow	10.3 cfs	2026-10-20 22:30	Provisional

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