Streamflow discharge was last observed at 35 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.84 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 28 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The stream's flow is dependent on precipitation, groundwater, and runoff from surrounding land. There are no known dams on the stream. Seasonal trends show higher flows in the spring and fall due to increased precipitation, while summer months have lower flows due to evapotranspiration. A quirky fact is that Back Creek is home to a rare species of freshwater mussel, the James spinymussel.
| Elevation | 896.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.84 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 35.3 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 176% |
| Year Over Year Average | 20 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 3,720 cfs |
| Geolocation | 37.23, -79.87 |