Bennett Creek at Park Mills
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 17.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 6.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 17.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 22.1 ft on Jun 21, 1972 (historic crest)
- 14.6 ft on Sep 23, 2003 (historic crest)
- 14.3 ft on Sep 12, 1971 (historic crest)
- 12.7 ft on May 19, 1988 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 11.0 ft | An Access Road near mount Ephraim Road begins to flood. Upstream, Peters Road also floods. |
|---|---|
| 17.0 ft | Water covers the bridge at Mount Ephraim Road. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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