Casselman River at Grantsville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 3.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 4.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 6.0 ft.
| Action stage | 3.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 4.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 6.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 10.7 ft on Oct 15, 1954 (historic crest)
- 9.2 ft on Jan 19, 1996 (historic crest)
- 8.1 ft on Jul 4, 1948 (historic crest)
- 7.3 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.
| 3.5 ft | Water from the Casselman River is likely covering low lying fields around the river. |
|---|---|
| 4.0 ft | Water starts to flow over Maple Grove Road near Casselman River. Water also starts to cover parts of Bittinger Road. |
| 4.5 ft | Maple Grove Road near the Casselman river is likely covered with around a half foot of flowing water. Parts of Bittinger Road are likely closed at this level. |
| 5.0 ft | Maple Grove Road along with parts of Bittinger Road are likely covered with more than a foot of water at this level. |
| 6.0 ft | Flooding of structures begins along the Casselman River near Maple Grove Road. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Ohio River Forecast Center.
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