North Fork Shenandoah River near Strasburg

1. 25.00 ftFloodwaters reach the track and tennis courts at Strasburg High School.
2. 20.00 ftSeveral 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.
3. 17.00 ftSignificant flooding of fields is occurring. The Strasburg River Walk is flooded.
4. 13.00 ftAgricultural flooding occurs near the river. Several low spots of Deer Rapids Road are flooded.
5. 10.00 ftLivestock fields east of Strasburg begin to flood. The livestock should be moved to higher ground. Water approaches Deer Rapids Road south of Strasburg.
6. 7.00 ftSeveral 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!

Chance of flooding, September to November

The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.

Most recent crests

• June 23, 2018: 17.77 ft
• June 4, 2018: 18.13 ft
• October 30, 2012: 15.63 ft
• May 18, 2011: 19.07 ft
• April 17, 2011: 18.33 ft
• January 26, 2010: 15.72 ft
• November 17, 2006: 14.16 ft
• November 30, 2005: 14.37 ft
• September 29, 2004: 14.14 ft
• September 20, 2003: 19.27 ft

• DownstreamShenandoah River at Millville
• Passage Creek at Buckton
• Cedar Creek (VA) at Winchester
• South Fork Shenandoah River at Front Royal
• Happy Creek
• Waites Run at Wardensville
• Stony Creek
• Hogue Creek at Hayfield
• Spout Run at Millwood

Forecasts by the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. Stage may be affected by ice.

Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.