River stage
Lynnwood, South Fork Shenandoah River
- River level
- 3.32 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.13 ft
- Recent high
- 3.93 ft
- Recent low
- 2.12 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LYWV2
- 30-day change
- +1.17 ft
- Average
- 2.30 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 30.84 ft
In brief
The South Fork Shenandoah River at Lynnwood, VA read 3.32 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 10.68 ft below action stage. That is 1.17 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LYWV2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30.84 ft | 1996-09-07 |
| 2 | 29.46 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 3 | 27.20 ft | 1942-10-15 |
| 4 | 26.57 ft | 1936-03-18 |
| 5 | 24.88 ft | 1996-01-19 |
| 6 | 23.60 ft | 1949-06-18 |
| 7 | 23.45 ft | 1972-06-22 |
| 8 | 22.94 ft | 1955-08-18 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 14.00 ft
Water begins to overflow the banks but little impact is observed.
- 16.00 ft
Lowlands near the river, and low spots of Power Dam Road, begin to flood.
- 17.00 ft
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.
- 20.00 ft
Several homes and other buildings between Lynnwood and Elkton are flooded. Significant agricultural flooding is occurring on both sides of the river.
- 22.00 ft
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.
- 25.00 ft
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.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the South Fork Shenandoah River flooding at Lynnwood?
No. The South Fork Shenandoah River at Lynnwood is at 3.32 ft, 10.68 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Lynnwood?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 14 ft, minor flooding 16 ft, moderate flooding 17 ft and major flooding 20 ft.
What is the highest the South Fork Shenandoah River has been at Lynnwood?
The highest crest on record is 30.84 ft, on 1996-09-07.
Is the South Fork Shenandoah River high or low right now at Lynnwood?
At 3.32 ft it is higher than 98% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LYWV2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 01628500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.