Accotink Creek at Woodburn Road / Strathmeade Springs
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 250.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 251.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 261.0 ft.
| Action stage | 250.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 251.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 261.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 258.7 ft on Jul 13, 2025 (historic crest)
- 258.3 ft on Jan 12, 2024 (historic crest)
- 254.8 ft on Jun 15, 2025 (historic crest)
- 254.1 ft on May 13, 2025 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 251.5 ft | At this elevation, Woodburn Road is covered by approximately six inches of water at its lowest point. Portions of the Cross County Trail are also flooded. |
|---|---|
| 252.5 ft | Both Woodburn Road and Prosperity Avenue become flooded by at least six inches of water. |
| 258.0 ft | Floodwaters reach the intersection of Woodburn Road and Spicewood Drive. |
| 261.0 ft | Floodwaters approach buildings near the creek. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
Accotink Creek at Woodburn Road / Strathmeade Springs in your pocket
Tidora puts this spot on your Home Screen and Lock Screen with free widgets, and sends free flood alerts before the water reaches the levels that matter to you. No account, no subscription needed for either.
Download Tidora on the App Store
Tidora is preparing for launch; these pages go fully live when the app ships.
Nearby stations and gauges
- Holmes Run at Fairview Lake NWS gauge · 2.1 mi
- Accotink Creek near Annandale NWS gauge · 2.4 mi
- Unnamed Tributary at Lake Braddock in Burke NWS gauge · 3.7 mi
- Accotink Creek at Lake Accotink near Springfield NWS gauge · 3.8 mi
- Tripps Run at Falls Church, VA NWS gauge · 3.9 mi
- Four Mile Run at HWY 29 NWS gauge · 4.9 mi