North Fork Shenandoah River at Cootes Store
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 15.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 18.0 ft; major flooding begins at 21.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 21.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 27.9 ft on Sep 6, 1996 (historic crest)
- 25.3 ft on Oct 15, 1942 (historic crest)
- 25.1 ft on Nov 4, 1985 (historic crest)
- 23.2 ft on Mar 17, 1936 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.0 ft | The river reaches bankfull level and begins to spill over into nearby portions of the floodplain. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | Low-lying areas near the river begin to flood. |
| 15.0 ft | Water reaches fields near Brocks Gap Road and a campground. Low spots on Brocks Gap Road begin to flood. |
| 18.0 ft | Water reaches buildings near Cootes Store. |
| 19.0 ft | Large portions of Brocks Gap Road, and parts of Turleytown Road, begin to flood. |
| 21.0 ft | Homes and businesses near Cootes Store begin to flood. |
| 28.0 ft | Water completely covers the first floor of several buildings near Cootes Store. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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