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The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Code PURPLE Air Quality Alert Friday for Winchester and the eastern West Virginia Panhandle. A Code Purple Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region are very unhealthy for the general population. The risk of health effects is increased for everyone. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles visit the web site Virginia DEQ air quality web site at www.deq.virginia.gov

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Until 2026-07-18T00:00:00-04:00 • National Weather Service
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Code PURPLE Air Quality Alert Friday for Winchester and the eastern West Virginia Panhandle. A Code Purple Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region are very unhealthy for the general population. The risk of health effects is increased for everyone. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles visit the web site Virginia DEQ air quality web site at www.deq.virginia.gov

BACK CREEK NEAR JONES SPRINGS, WV

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12

Discharge (cfs)

1.6

Gauge Height (ft)

USGS 01614000

Streamflow discharge was last observed at 12 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.61 feet. With the % decrease since yesterday, the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 22 .

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There are no major tributaries or dams on the creek, and its flow is generally slow and steady year-round. However, heavy rainfall can cause significant spikes in flow, particularly during the spring and summer months. The stream's hydrology is relatively simple, but it is home to a variety of aquatic plants and animals, including crayfish, salamanders, and various fish species. Overall, the Back Creek is a relatively unremarkable but important component of the local ecosystem.

July 17, 2026

Elevation	436.0 ft
Last Updated
Gage height, ft	1.61 ft
Streamflow, ft³/s	11.6 ft3/s
Percent of Normal	35%
Year Over Year Average	34 cfs
24hr Flow Prediction	cfs
Maximum Recorded	11,400 cfs
Geolocation	39.51, -78.04

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BACK CREEK NEAR JONES SPRINGS, WV

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12

Discharge (cfs)

1.6

Gauge Height (ft)

July 17, 2026

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BACK CREEK NEAR JONES SPRINGS, WV

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12

Discharge (cfs)

1.6

Gauge Height (ft)

July 17, 2026

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