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Passage Creek near Buckton

National Weather Service gauge BTNV2 · Virginia · Warren County · 38.9581, -78.2669 · USGS 01635500

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.0 ft; major flooding begins at 16.0 ft.

Action stage8.0 ft
Minor flooding9.0 ft
Moderate flooding14.0 ft
Major flooding16.0 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 overflows the banks, but no impacts are observed.
9.0 ftSeveral driveways, roads, and campsites near Passage Creek between Buckton and Fort Valley begin to flood. This includes Ramsey Road, Spring Mountain Way, and Veach Gap Road.
10.5 ftFort Valley Road begins to flood in spots between Buckton and Fort Valley.
11.0 ftFort Valley Road and several other access roads off Fort Valley Road are all flooded, some with two feet of water or more. Water approaches the bridge at the Elizabeth Furnace area, and a driveway near Route 55.
12.0 ftOutbuildings near the creek in Buckton begin to flood. Water also begins to surpass a retaining wall near Route 55, which will allow for additional areas to flood.
14.0 ftWater reaches a home near Passage Creek in Buckton. Numerous roads and agricultural areas are flooded.
16.0 ftRoute 55 is flooded and impassible near Buckton. Homes and fields nearby, and throughout the Passage Creek valley, are also flooded.

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

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