Big Pipe Creek at Bruceville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 16.0 ft; major flooding begins at 19.0 ft.
| Action stage | 6.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 19.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 19.0 ft on Sep 26, 1975 (historic crest)
- 17.9 ft on Jun 22, 1972 (historic crest)
- 13.7 ft on Jan 19, 1996 (historic crest)
- 13.6 ft on Sep 1, 2021 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.0 ft | Keysville-Bruceville Road begins to flood. |
|---|---|
| 16.0 ft | Significant agricultural flooding is occurring in the area. |
| 19.0 ft | Numerous roads are flooding with major flooding occurring throughout the basin. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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