River Conditions
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River stage

Craig Creek

River level
Normal
Status
Below flood stage

Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS

Gauges reporting
3 of 3
Above flood stage
0
Above action stage
0
Overall
Below flood stage
Publisher
NWS · USGS

In brief

On Oct 13, 2026, 3 of 3 gauges on the Craig Creek reported, and none was above flood stage.

Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges

Craig Creek levels, gauge by gauge

The Craig Creek is measured at 3 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.

LocationState Level Flood stage Status
NWS gauge ABBV2 VA 4.35 ft — no flood stage set
NWS gauge CCIV2 VA 3.51 ft 8.00 ft below flood stage
Parr VA 4.86 ft 12.00 ft normal, rising

Recent levels on the Craig Creek

The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Parr, VA, with 122 days of readings.

Full history for Parr →

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Craig Creek flooding right now?

No. Every one of the 3 reporting gauges on the Craig Creek is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.

How high is the Craig Creek?

The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Parr is at 4.86 ft.

Where is the Craig Creek measured?

The National Weather Service and USGS operate 3 gauges on the Craig Creek in Virginia.

What does flood stage mean?

Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.

River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.