South Fork Shenandoah River at Front Royal
Critical Stages
8' - Action
12' - Flood
14' - Moderate
18' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 5:15 PM EST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 1.25 ft
Flow: 0.477 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 PM 12/15 | 1.2 | 0.431 |
| 1 AM 12/16 | 1.2 | 0.431 |
| 7 AM 12/16 | 1.2 | 0.431 |
| 1 PM 12/16 | 1.2 | 0.431 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | 1.2 | 0.431 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 1.2 | 0.431 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 1.2 | 0.431 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 1.2 | 0.431 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 1.2 | 0.431 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 1.2 | 0.431 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 1.2 | 0.431 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:15 PM 12/15 | 1.25 | 0.477 |
| 5:00 PM 12/15 | 1.24 | 0.468 |
| 4:45 PM 12/15 | 1.25 | 0.477 |
| 4:30 PM 12/15 | 1.23 | 0.458 |
| 4:15 PM 12/15 | 1.22 | 0.449 |
| 4:00 PM 12/15 | 1.21 | 0.44 |
| 3:45 PM 12/15 | 1.19 | 0.422 |
| 3:30 PM 12/15 | 1.19 | 0.422 |
| 3:15 PM 12/15 | 1.22 | 0.449 |
| 3:00 PM 12/15 | 1.2 | 0.431 |
| 2:45 PM 12/15 | 1.18 | 0.413 |
| 2:30 PM 12/15 | 1.17 | 0.404 |
| 2:15 PM 12/15 | 1.15 | 0.387 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | 1.13 | 0.37 |
| 1:45 PM 12/15 | 1.1 | 0.346 |
| 1:30 PM 12/15 | 1.06 | 0.315 |
| 1:15 PM 12/15 | 1.04 | 0.3 |
| 1:01 PM 12/15 | 0.99 | 0.264 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | 0.99 | 0.264 |
| 12:46 PM 12/15 | 0.95 | 0.237 |
| 12:45 PM 12/15 | 0.95 | 0.237 |
| 12:31 PM 12/15 | 0.92 | 0.217 |
| 12:30 PM 12/15 | 0.92 | 0.217 |
| 12:15 PM 12/15 | 0.91 | 0.211 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 0.91 | 0.211 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | 0.91 | 0.211 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 0.92 | 0.217 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 0.94 | 0.23 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 0.96 | 0.243 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 0.98 | 0.257 |
24' -
Catlett Mountain Road begins to flood.
22' -
Water approaches structures on Rivermont Acres Drive.
20' -
Backwater from the river reaches South River Road. Floodwaters cover the Indian Hollow Road bridge.
18' -
Significant portions of the railroad tracks running along the southwest side of Front Royal are flooded.
17' -
Backwater from the river reaches Rivermont Acres Drive. Water also approaches the Shenandoah Farms subdivision and covers a walking trail near the Front Royal boat ramp.
16' -
Floodwaters approach lower portions of Shenandoah Shores Estates.
14' -
Railroad tracks along the river south of Front Royal begin to flood. Water approaches structures in Riverton.
12' -
Backwater begins to creep up Luray Avenue toward the railroad trestle. A riverside parking area at the end of Luray Avenue is flooded.
10' -
Hay fields near the gauge begin to flood.
8' -
A boat ramp near the end of Luray Avenue south of Front Royal floods. A second boat ramp near Bentonville also floods.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Oct 16, 1942 | 34.8 |
| Sep 7, 1996 | 32.57 |
| Nov 6, 1985 | 32.43 |
| Mar 18, 1936 | 26.01 |
| Jan 20, 1996 | 25.2 |
| Jun 22, 1972 | 23.98 |
| Mar 1, 1902 | 23.5 |
| Aug 19, 1955 | 22.54 |
| Oct 7, 1972 | 21.35 |
| Jun 19, 1949 | 19.2 |
| Apr 27, 1937 | 18.94 |
| Mar 20, 1975 | 18.74 |
| Apr 18, 1987 | 18.51 |
| Sep 19, 2003 | 18.07 |
| Dec 2, 1934 | 17.99 |
| May 31, 1971 | 17.86 |
| Sep 19, 1945 | 17.8 |
| Mar 5, 1993 | 16.55 |
| Jun 4, 2018 | 16.52 |
| May 23, 1942 | 16.2 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
