Cameron Run at Alexandria
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 11.0 ft; major flooding begins at 13.0 ft.
| Action stage | 6.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 13.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 18.1 ft on Jun 22, 1972 (historic crest)
- 16.7 ft on Sep 26, 1975 (historic crest)
- 15.5 ft on Jun 25, 2006 (historic crest)
- 15.0 ft on Sep 8, 2011 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 6.0 ft | A few low spots near the Lower Holmes Run Trail between the Fredericksburg Railroad bridge and the MetroRail bridge begin to flood, but there is no significant impact. |
|---|---|
| 7.0 ft | Water overflows the banks on both sides of Cameron Run upstream of the railroad culverts. |
| 9.5 ft | Backwater flooding begins to affect the areas along Backlick Run. |
| 12.0 ft | Most of the Lower Holmes Run Trail along Cameron Run is flooded. |
| 14.5 ft | The Capital Beltway begins to flood between Eisenhower Avenue and Telegraph Road in Alexandria. |
| 18.0 ft | Water reaches buildings along Wheeler Avenue and Eisenhower Avenue. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Cameron Run at Eisenhower Avenue in Alexandria NWS gauge · 0.2 mi
- Backlick Run at Armistead Boothe Park NWS gauge · 1.0 mi
- Backlick Run at Van Dorn Street in Alexandria NWS gauge · 1.3 mi
- Holmes Run at Van Dorn Street NWS gauge · 1.3 mi
- Cameron Run at Huntington - Metro Bridge NWS gauge · 2.0 mi
- Holmes Run at Alexandria / Fairfax Border NWS gauge · 2.2 mi