River stage
Parr, Craig Creek
- River level
- 4.86 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.33 ft
- Recent high
- 6.45 ft
- Recent low
- 3.34 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CRGV2
- 30-day change
- +1.30 ft
- Average
- 3.57 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 24.76 ft
In brief
The Craig Creek at Parr, VA read 4.86 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.14 ft below action stage. That is 1.30 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CRGV2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.76 ft | 1985-11-04 |
| 2 | 19.87 ft | 2004-09-29 |
| 3 | 19.29 ft | 1972-06-21 |
| 4 | 17.29 ft | 1992-04-22 |
| 5 | 17.00 ft | 1935-01-23 |
| 6 | 16.71 ft | 1996-01-19 |
| 7 | 16.60 ft | 2025-02-16 |
| 8 | 16.20 ft | 2020-05-22 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 9.00 ft
Lowland flooding begins along the creek.
- 12.00 ft
Water begins to affect portions of Route State Highways 621 near Strom and 615 (Craig Creek Rd).
- 15.00 ft
Water threatens some summer homes on the left bank upstream from the gage.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Craig Creek flooding at Parr?
No. The Craig Creek at Parr is at 4.86 ft, 5.14 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Parr?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 12 ft, moderate flooding 15 ft and major flooding 18 ft.
What is the highest the Craig Creek has been at Parr?
The highest crest on record is 24.76 ft, on 1985-11-04.
Is the Craig Creek high or low right now at Parr?
At 4.86 ft it is higher than 98% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CRGV2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02018000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.