Bynum Run at Bel Air
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 13.0 ft; major flooding begins at 17.0 ft.
| Action stage | 6.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 17.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 11.2 ft on Aug 20, 2016 (historic crest)
- 9.9 ft on Sep 16, 1999 (historic crest)
- 9.3 ft on Aug 18, 2017 (historic crest)
- 9.2 ft on Jun 26, 2006 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 6.0 ft | Fields begin to flood near the stream. |
|---|---|
| 9.0 ft | Flooding begins to affect Bynum Run Park near Route 22. |
| 12.0 ft | Water approaches McPhail Road. |
| 13.0 ft | The bridge over Bynum Run at Maryland Route 22 begins to flood. |
| 17.0 ft | Water approaches homes near the stream and covers a portion of Brierhill Drive. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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