South F Quantico Creek near Independent Hill water level

Name: South F Quantico Creek near Independent Hill water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, South F Quantico Creek, Virginia, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.85ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 01:15 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 0.7 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

South F Quantico Creek near Independent Hill is at 2.85 ft, in the normal range.

It is 6.15 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.84 ft and 3.06 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: 12.04 ftAugust 13, 2020

Floating and fishing near South F Quantico Creek near Independent Hill

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

Flood stage here is 9.00 ft, 6.15 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

11.00 ft: Joplin Road /Route 619/ is covered by water at the bridge. A couple feet of water will be flowing over the road nearby.
9.00 ft: Water approaches Joplin Road /Route 619/ at the creek.
2.85 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	12.04 ft	August 13, 2020
2	11.62 ft	May 6, 1989
3	11.35 ft	June 21, 1972
4	10.88 ft	September 26, 1975
5	9.54 ft	May 11, 2008
6	8.82 ft	November 28, 1993
7	8.63 ft	October 23, 1990
8	8.44 ft	April 30, 2014
9	8.43 ft	September 5, 1979
10	8.40 ft	August 3, 1969

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:25 AM Sunset 06:25 PM Daylight 10 hr, 59 min Waxing gibbous 75%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Aquia Creek near GarrisonvilleRiver gauge, Aquia Creek	0.49 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	7 mi
Cedar Run near CatlettRiver gauge, Cedar Run	2.40 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	11 mi
Long Branch near AnnandaleRiver gauge, Long Branch	0.9 cfs	Normal	−0.1 cfs	19 mi
Accotink Creek near AnnandaleRiver gauge, Accotink Creek	1.60 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	19 mi
Rappahannock River near FredericksburgRiver gauge, Rappahannock River	2.34 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	20 mi
Mattawoman Creek near PomonkeyRiver gauge, Mattawoman Creek	2.31 ft	Below flood stage	−0.12 ft	20 mi
Flatlick Branch above Frog Branch at ChantillyRiver gauge, Flatlick Branch	1.10 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	20 mi
Rappahannock River at RemingtonRiver gauge, Rappahannock River	3.36 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	21 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for South F Quantico Creek near Independent Hill?

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 6.15 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 South F Quantico Creek near Independent Hill today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 01:15 AM EDT, the water level was 2.85 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is South F Quantico Creek near Independent Hill rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.05 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of South F Quantico Creek near Independent Hill normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at South F Quantico Creek near Independent Hill?

The highest level on record is 12.04 ft on August 13, 2020.

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:01658500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.58734, -77.42860 (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	2.85 ft	2026-10-21 05:15	Provisional
Flow	0.7 cfs	2026-10-21 05:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: South F Quantico Creek near Independent Hill (usgs:01658500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/south-f-quantico-creek-near-independent-hill

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