Back Creek Near Sunrise, Va Realtime Data
BACK CREEK NEAR SUNRISE, VA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
21
Discharge (cfs)
1.3
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 17 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.27 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 52 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The creek is a tributary of the Potomac River and its flow is influenced by precipitation and groundwater levels. There are no major dams on the creek, but there are several smaller dams and impoundments that can affect the flow. Seasonal trends show that the creek is typically higher in the spring due to snowmelt and rain, and lower in the summer and fall. The hydrology of the creek is particularly interesting because it flows through limestone formations, which can create sinkholes and underground streams. This can cause sudden changes in flow and water levels, making the creek unpredictable at times.
July 16, 2026
| Elevation | 2,160.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.27 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 17.4 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 158% |
| Year Over Year Average | 13 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 4,830 cfs |
| Geolocation | 38.25, -79.77 |
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