Spout Run at RT 621 near Millwood water level

Name: Spout Run at RT 621 near Millwood water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Spout Run, Virginia, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.69ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 08:45 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 10.1 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Spout Run at RT 621 near Millwood, where the gauge shows 1.69 ft.

It is 10.81 ft below the flood stage of 12.50 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.69 ft – 1.72 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: 4.86 ftJune 3, 2018

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 12.50 ft.

What happens at each level

17.00 ft: Significant flooding is occurring in the basin, with roads and fields and homes all flooded.
15.00 ft: Flooding is ongoing in Millwood, with multiple roads flooded.
12.50 ft: Tilthammer Mill Road begins to flood near the gage. Some low areas of Millwood also begin to flood.
10.00 ft: Water begins to overflow the banks but no impacts are observed.
1.69 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	4.86 ft	June 3, 2018
2	4.68 ft	December 11, 2003
3	4.51 ft	May 16, 2014
4	4.35 ft	April 16, 2011
5	4.28 ft	January 31, 2013

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:27 AM Sunset 06:28 PM Daylight 11 hr, 1 min First quarter 69%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Opequon Creek near BerryvilleRiver gauge, Opequon Creek	4.33 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	8 mi
Dry Marsh Run near BerryvilleRiver gauge, Dry Marsh Run	1.40 ft	Below flood stage	±0	9 mi
Goose Creek near MiddleburgRiver gauge, Goose Creek	2.69 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	12 mi
Bullskin Run below KabletownRiver gauge, Bullskin Run	1.18 ft	Below flood stage	±0	13 mi
Beaverdam Creek at RT 734 near MountvilleRiver gauge, Beaverdam Creek	1.34 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	15 mi
South F Shenandoah River at Front RoyalRiver gauge, South F Shenandoah River	1.61 ft	Below flood stage	−0.21 ft	15 mi
Passage Creek near BucktonRiver gauge, Passage Creek	3.30 ft	Below flood stage	±0	16 mi
North F Goose Creek at RT 729 near LincolnRiver gauge, North F Goose Creek	1.58 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	17 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Spout Run at RT 621 near Millwood?

The official flood stage is 12.50 ft. The level is currently 10.81 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 Spout Run at RT 621 near Millwood today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 08:45 AM EDT, the water level was 1.69 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Spout Run at RT 621 near Millwood rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Spout Run at RT 621 near Millwood normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Spout Run at RT 621 near Millwood?

The highest level on record is 4.86 ft on June 3, 2018.

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:01636316 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.06703, -78.00375 (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	1.69 ft	2026-10-20 12:45	Provisional
Flow	10.1 cfs	2026-10-20 12:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Spout Run at RT 621 near Millwood (usgs:01636316). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/spout-run-at-rt-621-near-millwood

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

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