Beaverdam Creek near Mountville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 12.0 ft; major flooding begins at 18.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 18.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 17.0 ft on Sep 23, 2003 (historic crest)
- 14.6 ft on Oct 30, 2012 (historic crest)
- 12.8 ft on Jan 31, 2013 (historic crest)
- 12.3 ft on Dec 23, 2022 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 10.0 ft | Water approaches both Snickersville Turnpike /Route 734/ and Watermill Road near the gauge. |
|---|---|
| 12.0 ft | Water begins to cover Hibbs Bridge Road. |
| 16.0 ft | An access road just upstream of Snickersville Turnpike is flooded. |
| 17.0 ft | Water approaches a building on Hibbs Bridge Road. |
| 18.0 ft | Water covers most of the bridge over the creek on Route 734 /Snickersville Turnpike/. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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