Beaverdam Run at Cockeysville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.0 ft; major flooding begins at 11.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 11.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 12.1 ft on Jul 1, 1984 (historic crest)
- 11.6 ft on Sep 7, 2011 (historic crest)
- 11.2 ft on May 6, 1989 (historic crest)
- 11.2 ft on Jul 25, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.0 ft | Beaver Run Lane begins to flood. Water begins to surround nearby buildings. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | Floodwaters begin to cover York Road. Businesses north of Beaver Run Road and east of York Road are flooded. |
| 11.0 ft | Flooding becomes widespread near the intersection of York Road and Beaver Run Road with numerous buildings flooded and water flowing across York Road. |
| 12.0 ft | Widespread flooding is occurring near the stream with several feet of water in buildings in part of Cockeysville. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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