Smith Creek near New Market water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.39ft Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 04:00 AM EDT (26 min ago)

Flow: 31.8 cfs
Water temperature: 51 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Smith Creek near New Market is at 1.39 ft, in the normal range.

It is 6.61 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.39 ft and 1.64 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 51 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 17.62 ftSeptember 6, 1996

Floating and fishing near Smith Creek near New Market

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

Flood stage here is 8.00 ft, 6.61 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

9.00 ft: Mount Airy Lane begins to flood. Route 826 is also flooded, and agricultural flooding is becoming widespread.
8.00 ft: Fields near the creek are flooded. Water also reaches Route 826.
1.39 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	17.62 ft	September 6, 1996
2	16.38 ft	October 6, 1972
3	16.25 ft	September 19, 2003
4	13.22 ft	June 22, 1972
5	13.01 ft	November 5, 1985
6	12.43 ft	May 16, 2014
7	11.93 ft	February 14, 1984
8	11.91 ft	June 28, 2006
9	11.90 ft	October 9, 1976
10	11.55 ft	June 3, 2018

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:29 AM Sunset 06:31 PM Daylight 11 hr, 1 min First quarter 66%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
North F Shenandoah River at Mount JacksonRiver gauge, North F Shenandoah River	3.05 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	3.6 mi
South F Shenandoah River near LurayRiver gauge, South F Shenandoah River	2.15 ft	Below flood stage	−0.12 ft	7 mi
Linville Creek at BroadwayRiver gauge, Linville Creek	1.44 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	11 mi
Muddy Creek at Mount ClintonRiver gauge, Muddy Creek	2.64 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	22 mi
Waites Run near WardensvilleRiver gauge, Waites Run	3.43 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	24 mi
North F Shenandoah River near StrasburgRiver gauge, North F Shenandoah River	2.31 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	26 mi
South F Shenandoah River near LynnwoodRiver gauge, South F Shenandoah River	2.58 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	26 mi
Passage Creek near BucktonRiver gauge, Passage Creek	3.24 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	27 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Smith Creek near New Market?

The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 6.61 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 Smith Creek near New Market today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 04:00 AM EDT, the water level was 1.39 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Smith Creek near New Market rising or falling?

Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Smith Creek near New Market normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Smith Creek near New Market?

The highest level on record is 17.62 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:01632900 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.69345, -78.64279 (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	1.39 ft	2026-10-20 08:00	Provisional
Flow	31.8 cfs	2026-10-20 08:00	Provisional
Water temperature	51 °F	2026-10-20 08:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Smith Creek near New Market (usgs:01632900). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/smith-creek-near-new-market

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