Linville Creek at Broadway
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 14.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 16.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 13.2 ft on Sep 6, 1996 (historic crest)
- 10.5 ft on Sep 19, 2003 (historic crest)
- 9.0 ft on Jul 12, 2013 (historic crest)
- 8.4 ft on Jun 3, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.0 ft | Water begins to overflow the banks but nothing outside the undeveloped floodplain is affected. Some residents may need to move lawn furniture to higher ground. |
|---|---|
| 14.0 ft | Turner Avenue begins to flood, and a nearby park is flooded. Water approaches the railroad tracks. |
| 16.0 ft | A portion of Springbrook Road is flooded, including the bridge. |
| 17.0 ft | Old Mill Lane is flooded. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
Linville Creek at Broadway 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
- North Fork Shenandoah River at Cootes Store NWS gauge · 3.4 mi
- Smith Creek near New Market NWS gauge · 10.5 mi
- Muddy Creek at Mount Clinton NWS gauge · 11.9 mi
- Siebert Creek at Harrisonburg NWS gauge · 12.1 mi
- North Fork Shenandoah River near Mount Jackson NWS gauge · 13.1 mi
- South Fork Shenandoah River at Luray NWS gauge · 14.8 mi