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Opequon Creek near Berryville

National Weather Service gauge BYVV2 · Virginia · Frederick County · 39.1747, -78.0783 · USGS 01615000

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 12.5 ft; major flooding begins at 15.0 ft.

Action stage8.0 ft
Minor flooding10.0 ft
Moderate flooding12.5 ft
Major flooding15.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

8.0 ftWater covers the low water bridge on Charles Town Road at the county border.
9.0 ftWater begins to overflow the banks near the gauge and covers portions of Old Charles Town Road (Route 761).
10.0 ftBoth Old Charles Town Road and Sulphur Springs Road are flooded near the creek.
12.5 ftNumerous roads are flooded, along with a fairly large area of farmland. Access to some homes may be restricted.
13.0 ftWater approaches the intersection of Brucetown Road and Shady Creek Road. The bridge itself is still well above water.
15.0 ftFloodwaters cover numerous roads and a large area of farmland near the creek. Backwater flooding is likely covering even more farmland.

Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.

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