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South Fork Shenandoah River at Luray

National Weather Service gauge SFSV2 · Virginia · Page County · 38.6461, -78.5350 · USGS 01629500

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 13.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 14.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 20.0 ft; major flooding begins at 25.0 ft.

Action stage13.0 ft
Minor flooding14.0 ft
Moderate flooding20.0 ft
Major flooding25.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

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

11.0 ftWater reaches the top of the boat ramp at Bixlers Ferry.
13.0 ftWater reaches the top of the boat ramp under the Route 211 bridge.
14.0 ftWater covers yards and fields near the river southwest of Luray.
16.0 ftPortions of Kaufmann Mill Road, Ganders Drive, and Egypt Bend Road begin to flood.
17.0 ftWater covers the entire parking area at the Bixlers Ferry boat launch.
20.0 ftWater approaches homes and buildings south of Luray. Backyards of homes at the lower end of Egypt Bend Estates are flooded, and much of Ganders Drive and Kaufmann Mill Road are flooded.
25.0 ftNumerous homes, buildings, and roads are flooded along the river west and southwest of Luray, along with many acres of farmland.

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

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