North Fork Shenandoah River near Mount Jackson
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 13.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 18.0 ft; major flooding begins at 22.0 ft.
| Action stage | 6.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 22.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 22.2 ft on Sep 6, 1996 (historic crest)
- 20.2 ft on Oct 1, 1942 (historic crest)
- 18.1 ft on Oct 6, 1972 (historic crest)
- 17.8 ft on Nov 5, 1985 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.0 ft | The river begins to overflow its banks but no impacts are observed. |
|---|---|
| 13.0 ft | Agricultural flooding begins along the river. Water approaches a road near the river in Mount Jackson. Downstream, several low water crossings will be flooded between Woodstock and Strasburg. |
| 18.0 ft | Water approaches a structure on Medical Arts Street in Mount Jackson. |
| 22.0 ft | Route 698 begins to flood near Massanutten Park. |
| 26.0 ft | The bridge over the river on Route 698 is flooded. Significant agricultural flooding is occurring. Several buildings close to the river are flooded. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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