Aquia Creek near Garrisonville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 12.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 15.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 17.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 12.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 17.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 16.3 ft on Jun 22, 1972 (historic crest)
- 12.1 ft on Sep 26, 1975 (historic crest)
- 11.4 ft on May 6, 1989 (historic crest)
- 8.8 ft on Nov 28, 1993 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.0 ft | The natural banks overflow near the gauge but nothing is impacted. |
|---|---|
| 12.0 ft | Water approaches backyards on the right bank and unoccupied grassy areas on the left bank. |
| 15.0 ft | Water nears a home off Hulvey Drive in Garrisonville. |
| 17.0 ft | Water covers the bridge and part of the road on Route 641. At least one home is flooded. |
| 20.0 ft | Route 641 is flooded from near the bridge eastward to nearly the Hulvey Drive intersection. At least two structures off Hulvey Drive are flooded. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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