Cedar Run near Aden
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 13.5 ft on Jan 10, 2024 (historic crest)
- 12.9 ft on Aug 1, 2018 (historic crest)
- 12.1 ft on Jul 17, 2025 (historic crest)
- 11.8 ft on Dec 16, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.0 ft | Water spills over the banks, affecting agricultural land near Aden. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | Fleetwood Road floods near Cedar Run. |
| 13.0 ft | Water begins to cover Aden Road near Aden. Several acres of agricultural land are flooded near Aden. An access road near Cedar Run on Quantico Marine Base may also begin to flood. |
| 15.0 ft | Fleetwood Road and a significant portion of Aden Road are flooded near Cedar Run. Water approaches outbuildings near Aden. |
| 20.0 ft | Fleetwood Road and Aden Road are both flooded by at least five feet of flowing water. Water approaches homes near Aden and several outbuildings are flooded. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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