Battle Run near Laurel Mills
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 14.4 ft on Jun 27, 1995 (historic crest)
- 13.9 ft on Oct 9, 1976 (historic crest)
- 12.5 ft on Nov 4, 1985 (historic crest)
- 12.4 ft on Jun 22, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 10.0 ft | Agricultural land near the stream begins to flood. |
|---|---|
| 11.0 ft | Water covers portions of Laurel Mills Road and Red Hill Lane. |
| 15.0 ft | The bridge at the gauge location floods. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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