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25
Floodwaters reach the track and tennis courts at Strasburg High School.
20
Several roads are flooded near the river, especially south of Strasburg. Downstream, water begins to inundate the North Fork Campground. Campers and trailers will need to seek higher ground.
17
Significant flooding of fields is occurring. The Strasburg River Walk is flooded.
13
Agricultural flooding occurs near the river. Several low spots of Deer Rapids Road are flooded.
10
Livestock fields east of Strasburg begin to flood. The livestock should be moved to higher ground. Water approaches Deer Rapids Road south of Strasburg.
7
Several low water bridges over the North Fork of the Shenandoah River are covered by water. This will cut off access to homes and businesses. Residents should never attempt to drive across water-covered low water bridges!
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: |
25 |
Moderate Flood Stage: |
20 |
Flood Stage: |
17 |
Action Stage: |
10 |
Low Stage (in feet): |
0 |
Historic Crests
(1) 32.27 ft on 09/07/1996
(2) 31.20 ft on 10/16/1942
(3) 30.21 ft on 03/18/1936
(4) 27.96 ft on 01/20/1996
(5) 27.37 ft on 11/05/1985
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.
Recent Crests
(1) 17.77 ft on 06/23/2018
(2) 18.13 ft on 06/04/2018
(3) 15.63 ft on 10/30/2012
(4) 19.07 ft on 05/18/2011
(5) 18.33 ft on 04/17/2011
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.
Low Water Records
(1) 1.50 ft on 02/09/1934