South Fork Shenandoah River near Lynnwood
Critical Stages
14' - Action
16' - Flood
17' - Moderate
20' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 2:45 PM EST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.22 ft
Flow: 0.22 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 PM 12/15 | 2.3 | 0.252 |
| 1 AM 12/16 | 2.3 | 0.252 |
| 7 AM 12/16 | 2.3 | 0.252 |
| 1 PM 12/16 | 2.3 | 0.252 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | 2.3 | 0.252 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 2.3 | 0.252 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 2.3 | 0.252 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 2.3 | 0.252 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 2.3 | 0.252 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 2.3 | 0.252 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 2.3 | 0.252 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 2:45 PM 12/15 | 2.22 | 0.22 |
| 2:30 PM 12/15 | 2.22 | 0.22 |
| 2:15 PM 12/15 | 2.22 | 0.22 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | 2.22 | 0.22 |
| 1:45 PM 12/15 | 2.22 | 0.22 |
| 1:30 PM 12/15 | 2.22 | 0.22 |
| 1:15 PM 12/15 | 2.22 | 0.22 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | 2.22 | 0.22 |
| 12:45 PM 12/15 | 2.23 | 0.223 |
| 12:30 PM 12/15 | 2.23 | 0.223 |
| 12:15 PM 12/15 | 2.23 | 0.223 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 2.23 | 0.223 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | 2.24 | 0.227 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 2.25 | 0.231 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 2.25 | 0.231 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 2.25 | 0.231 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 2.25 | 0.231 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 2.26 | 0.235 |
| 10:15 AM 12/15 | 2.26 | 0.235 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | 2.27 | 0.239 |
| 9:45 AM 12/15 | 2.27 | 0.239 |
| 9:30 AM 12/15 | 2.28 | 0.244 |
| 9:15 AM 12/15 | 2.29 | 0.248 |
| 9:00 AM 12/15 | 2.29 | 0.248 |
| 8:45 AM 12/15 | 2.3 | 0.252 |
| 8:30 AM 12/15 | 2.3 | 0.252 |
| 8:15 AM 12/15 | 2.31 | 0.256 |
| 8:00 AM 12/15 | 2.31 | 0.256 |
| 7:45 AM 12/15 | 2.31 | 0.256 |
| 7:30 AM 12/15 | 2.32 | 0.26 |
25' -
Water reaches homes in Elkton off Old Spottswood Trail. Water also approaches the Island Ford Road bridge near Berrytown. Numerous other structures and roads are inundated by this major flood.
22' -
Numerous homes are flooded between Lynnwood and Elkton, including in Berrytown. Numerous roads along and crossing the river are also flooded. Water is also approaching railroad tracks south of Elkton.
20' -
Several homes and other buildings between Lynnwood and Elkton are flooded. Significant agricultural flooding is occurring on both sides of the river.
17' -
Farmland on both banks of the river begin to flood between Lynnwood and Port Republic. Water covers Flank Circle in Lynnwood and approaches homes in that area. Portions of Power Dam Road and Captain Yancey Road between Lynnwood and Berrytown are also flooded.
16' -
Lowlands near the river, and low spots of Power Dam Road, begin to flood.
14' -
Water begins to overflow the banks but little impact is observed.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Sep 7, 1996 | 30.84 |
| Nov 5, 1985 | 29.46 |
| Oct 15, 1942 | 27.2 |
| Mar 18, 1936 | 26.57 |
| Jan 19, 1996 | 24.88 |
| Jun 18, 1949 | 23.6 |
| Jun 22, 1972 | 23.45 |
| Aug 18, 1955 | 22.94 |
| Sep 19, 2003 | 22.4 |
| Oct 6, 1972 | 21.92 |
| Sep 18, 1945 | 21.7 |
| Dec 1, 1934 | 21.62 |
| Apr 26, 1937 | 20.48 |
| Mar 19, 1975 | 20.44 |
| May 22, 1942 | 20.37 |
| Sep 18, 2018 | 20.23 |
| Apr 17, 2011 | 19.93 |
| Aug 17, 1940 | 19.86 |
| Mar 4, 1993 | 19.45 |
| May 30, 1971 | 19.43 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
