Passage Creek near Buckton water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.25ft Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 04:45 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 14.1 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Passage Creek near Buckton reads 3.25 ft, a normal level.

It is 5.75 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.25 ft and 3.44 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: 15.89 ftSeptember 6, 1996

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 9.00 ft, still 5.75 ft away.

What happens at each level

16.00 ft: Route 55 is flooded and impassible near Buckton. Homes and fields nearby, and throughout the Passage Creek valley, are also flooded.
14.00 ft: Water reaches a home near Passage Creek in Buckton. Numerous roads and agricultural areas are flooded.
12.00 ft: Outbuildings near the creek in Buckton begin to flood. Water also begins to surpass a retaining wall near Route 55, which will allow for additional areas to flood.
11.00 ft: Fort Valley Road and several other access roads off Fort Valley Road are all flooded, some with two feet of water or more. Water approaches the bridge at the Elizabeth Furnace area, and a driveway near Route 55.
10.50 ft: Fort Valley Road begins to flood in spots between Buckton and Fort Valley.
9.00 ft: Several driveways, roads, and campsites near Passage Creek between Buckton and Fort Valley begin to flood. This includes Ramsey Road, Spring Mountain Way, and Veach Gap Road.
8.00 ft: Water overflows the banks, but no impacts are observed.
3.25 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	15.89 ft	September 6, 1996
2	15.50 ft	October 15, 1942
3	14.29 ft	March 17, 1936
4	14.02 ft	August 18, 1955
5	13.56 ft	June 22, 1972
6	12.66 ft	April 22, 1992
7	12.21 ft	May 16, 2014
8	12.00 ft	June 3, 2018
9	10.72 ft	September 19, 2003
10	10.69 ft	February 14, 1984

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:27 AM Sunset 06:30 PM Daylight 11 hr, 3 min First quarter 62%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
North F Shenandoah River near StrasburgRiver gauge, North F Shenandoah River	2.34 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	3.9 mi
South F Shenandoah River at Front RoyalRiver gauge, South F Shenandoah River	1.61 ft	Below flood stage	−0.21 ft	4.3 mi
Cedar Creek near WinchesterRiver gauge, Cedar Creek	1.97 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	9 mi
Spout Run at RT 621 near MillwoodRiver gauge, Spout Run	1.70 ft	Below flood stage	±0	16 mi
Hogue Creek near HayfieldRiver gauge, Hogue Creek	0.39 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	18 mi
Opequon Creek near BerryvilleRiver gauge, Opequon Creek	4.32 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	18 mi
Waites Run near WardensvilleRiver gauge, Waites Run	3.44 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	19 mi
Dry Marsh Run near BerryvilleRiver gauge, Dry Marsh Run	1.41 ft	Below flood stage	±0	19 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Passage Creek near Buckton?

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 5.75 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 Passage Creek near Buckton today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 04:45 PM EDT, the water level was 3.25 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Passage Creek near Buckton rising or falling?

Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Passage Creek near Buckton normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Passage Creek near Buckton?

The highest level on record is 15.89 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:01635500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.95817, -78.26667 (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	3.25 ft	2026-10-19 20:45	Provisional
Flow	14.1 cfs	2026-10-19 20:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Passage Creek near Buckton (usgs:01635500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/passage-creek-near-buckton

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