River stage
Luray, South Fork Shenandoah River
- River level
- 3.27 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.71 ft
- Recent high
- 3.50 ft
- Recent low
- 1.56 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SFSV2
- 30-day change
- +1.44 ft
- Average
- 1.99 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 26.95 ft
In brief
The South Fork Shenandoah River at Luray, VA read 3.27 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 9.73 ft below action stage. That is 1.44 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SFSV2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26.95 ft | 1996-09-07 |
| 2 | 26.72 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 3 | 25.70 ft | 1942-10-16 |
| 4 | 25.40 ft | 1896-10-01 |
| 5 | 23.60 ft | 1936-03-18 |
| 6 | 22.50 ft | 1924-05-01 |
| 7 | 21.23 ft | 1996-01-20 |
| 8 | 20.46 ft | 1949-06-18 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 11.00 ft
Water reaches the top of the boat ramp at Bixlers Ferry.
- 13.00 ft
Water reaches the top of the boat ramp under the Route 211 bridge.
- 14.00 ft
Water covers yards and fields near the river southwest of Luray.
- 16.00 ft
Portions of Kaufmann Mill Road, Ganders Drive, and Egypt Bend Road begin to flood.
- 17.00 ft
Water covers the entire parking area at the Bixlers Ferry boat launch.
- 20.00 ft
Water approaches homes and buildings south of Luray. Backyards of homes at the lower end of Egypt Bend Estates are flooded, and much of Ganders Drive and Kaufmann Mill Road are flooded.
- 25.00 ft
Numerous homes, buildings, and roads are flooded along the river west and southwest of Luray, along with many acres of farmland.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the South Fork Shenandoah River flooding at Luray?
No. The South Fork Shenandoah River at Luray is at 3.27 ft, 9.73 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Luray?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 13 ft, minor flooding 14 ft, moderate flooding 20 ft and major flooding 25 ft.
What is the highest the South Fork Shenandoah River has been at Luray?
The highest crest on record is 26.95 ft, on 1996-09-07.
Is the South Fork Shenandoah River high or low right now at Luray?
At 3.27 ft it is higher than 98% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SFSV2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 01629500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.