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Conococheague Creek at Fairview

National Weather Service gauge FAVM2 · Maryland · Washington County · 39.7164, -77.8247 · USGS 01614500

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 12.0 ft; major flooding begins at 15.0 ft.

Action stage8.0 ft
Minor flooding10.0 ft
Moderate flooding12.0 ft
Major flooding15.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

8.0 ftLowlands near the creek begin to flood. Water approaches Wishard Road and Kemps Mill Road in northern Washington County.
9.0 ftWater begins to cover Wishard Road and Kemp Mill Road.
10.0 ftWishard Road and Kemp Mill Road are both flooded.
11.0 ftSeveral roads, including Wishard Road, Kemps Mill Road, Independence Road, Cress Pond Road, and Walnut Point Road, are flooded north of Williamsport.
12.0 ftWater approaches homes north of Williamsport. Some homes and a campground will also be cut off from access due to flooded roads, but the homes themselves are not flooded.
13.0 ftWater reaches backyards of homes near Wilson's Bridge. Numerous roads are flooded.
15.0 ftWater floods several homes north of Williamsport.
21.0 ftWater reaches the bridge on Fairview Road.

Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.

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