Broad Run near Sterling
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 18.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 18.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 13.3 ft on May 12, 2008 (historic crest)
- 11.3 ft on Jan 31, 2013 (historic crest)
- 11.2 ft on May 16, 2014 (historic crest)
- 10.8 ft on Sep 9, 2011 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 10.0 ft | Wooded areas near the river flood. |
|---|---|
| 15.0 ft | Water approaches buildings off Youngs Cliff Road. This can also happen due to Potomac River backwater and not be reflected at this gauge. |
| 16.0 ft | Youngs Cliff Road is flooded. This can also happen due to Potomac River backwater and not be reflected at this gauge. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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