Catoctin Creek at Taylorstown
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 17.0 ft; major flooding begins at 22.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 17.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 22.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 25.6 ft on Jun 22, 1972 (historic crest)
- 21.7 ft on Oct 9, 1976 (historic crest)
- 18.0 ft on Jul 1, 1987 (historic crest)
- 15.7 ft on Dec 11, 1992 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 12.0 ft | Downey Mill Road begins to flood in several places. |
|---|---|
| 13.0 ft | Water approaches a field on the downstream right bank and a driveway on the downstream left bank. |
| 17.0 ft | Water approaches a home upstream of Taylorstown. |
| 22.0 ft | Homes near Taylorstown are flooded, along with roads and fields. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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