Backlick Run at Van Dorn Street in Alexandria
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 4.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 6.0 ft.
| Action stage | 4.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 12.9 ft on Sep 9, 2011 (historic crest)
- 8.2 ft on Jul 8, 2019 (historic crest)
- 6.4 ft on Jul 12, 2013 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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