Until 2024-09-28T22:30:00-04:00 • National Weather Service
...The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington DC has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Virginia... South Fork Shenandoah River at Front Royal affecting Warren County. For the South Fork Shenandoah River...including Lynnwood, Luray, Front Royal...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...South Fork Shenandoah River at Front Royal. * WHEN...From this evening to late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Backwater begins to creep up Luray Avenue toward the railroad trestle. A riverside parking area at the end of Luray Avenue is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 5.7 feet, or 6.3 feet below flood stage. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 12.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.4 feet on 03/26/1953. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information
HAPPY CREEK PARK
Amenities • Weather • Recreation
Happy Creek Park is a popular destination located in Front Royal, Virginia. One of the main reasons to visit the park is its beautiful natural surroundings, which include a creek, forests, and fields. The park offers a variety of recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, picnicking, and camping. Visitors can also enjoy playing sports on the park's basketball and volleyball courts.
One of the main points of interest in the park is the Happy Creek Arboretum, which features over 70 species of trees and plants. Another notable attraction is the Cedar Creek Trail, a scenic hiking trail that offers stunning views of the park's natural beauty.
Interesting facts about the area include its rich history, as Happy Creek Park was once a site of Civil War battles. The park is also home to various wildlife species, including deer, squirrels, and birds.
The best time of year to visit Happy Creek Park is during the spring and summer months, when the weather is mild and the park's flora and fauna are at their most vibrant. However, visitors can also enjoy the park's fall foliage and winter activities such as sledding and ice skating.
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