Dead Run at Woodlawn
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 11.0 ft; major flooding begins at 13.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 13.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 12.2 ft on Jul 30, 2016 (historic crest)
- 10.6 ft on Sep 7, 2011 (historic crest)
- 10.6 ft on May 27, 2018 (historic crest)
- 10.1 ft on Jul 13, 2025 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.0 ft | Water overflows the banks. |
|---|---|
| 9.0 ft | Water reaches the parking lot of a business near the stream. |
| 10.0 ft | Water reaches parking lots of several businesses. |
| 11.0 ft | Water covers Gwynn Oak Boulevard and the intersection of Security Boulevard and Woodlawn Drive. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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