Upper Johns Creek below Maggie
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 11.6 ft on Feb 16, 2025 (historic crest)
- 10.7 ft on Sep 27, 2024 (historic crest)
- 7.9 ft on May 7, 2013 (historic crest)
- 7.1 ft on Apr 28, 2011 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.0 ft | Bankfull stage. |
|---|---|
| 9.5 ft | Some fileds begin to flood within the watershed. |
| 11.0 ft | Extensive lowland and agricultural land flooding occurs. |
| 11.5 ft | The driveway bridge on Johns Creek Road is flooded. Other bridges may become affected as well. |
| 12.0 ft | Portions of Johns Creek Road are flooded. |
| 13.0 ft | Johns Creek Road near the gage becomes inundated. |
| 15.5 ft | The bridge at the gage becomes flooded. |
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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