Smith Creek near New Market — Water Level & Flow
USGS gauge 01632900 reports gage height, discharge and water temperature from Smith Creek near New Market in VA. Big Buoy shows the latest reading with a 7-day hydrograph, alongside National Weather Service flood categories where they are published.
Latest reading
As of October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC, USGS gauge 01632900 on Smith Creek near New Market recorded gage height 1.40 ft, discharge 33 cfs, and water temperature 54°F.
National Weather Service flood category: No Flooding.
Shenandoah National Park river levels — Smith Creek near New Market is one of the gauges covered there.
Stage vs. flow — how to read a river gauge
Discharge (flow, in cubic feet per second) is comparable between gauges and is usually the better number for judging whether a river is up or down. Gage height is the water surface in feet above each gauge's own local datum, so it is local: the same 4 ft describes different rivers at two different gauges, and it is not the depth of the water. A gauge that reports nothing is shown as not reported — never as zero.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the water level on Smith Creek near New Market?
- Gage height at Smith Creek near New Market was 1.40 ft. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC at USGS gauge 01632900 (SMITH CREEK NEAR NEW MARKET, VA). Gage height is the water surface above this gauge’s own local datum, not the depth of the river.
- What is the flow on Smith Creek near New Market?
- Discharge at Smith Creek near New Market was 33 cubic feet per second. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC at USGS gauge 01632900 (SMITH CREEK NEAR NEW MARKET, VA). Discharge is comparable between gauges in a way gage height is not.
- What is the water temperature in Smith Creek near New Market?
- Water temperature at Smith Creek near New Market was 54°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC at USGS gauge 01632900 (SMITH CREEK NEAR NEW MARKET, VA).
- Is Smith Creek near New Market flooding?
- The National Weather Service flood category for Smith Creek near New Market was “No Flooding”. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC at USGS gauge 01632900 (SMITH CREEK NEAR NEW MARKET, VA). Flood categories are published by NOAA/NWS, not by Big Buoy.
- Where is USGS gauge 01632900?
- SMITH CREEK NEAR NEW MARKET, VA (USGS 01632900) reports from 38.693°N, 78.643°W in VA.
- How often does USGS gauge 01632900 update?
- This station records about every 15 minutes and transmits hourly, so a reading can be up to an hour old when you see it. Readings past three times the reporting interval are shown as last reported rather than as current conditions.
Data: USGS National Water Information System. Flood categories: NOAA/National Weather Service.