Dead Run Tributary at Woodlawn
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 12.0 ft; major flooding begins at 15.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 15.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 12.2 ft on Jul 30, 2016 (historic crest)
- 10.8 ft on Sep 7, 2011 (historic crest)
- 10.0 ft on Jul 21, 2018 (historic crest)
- 9.3 ft on Jun 27, 2015 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.0 ft | Fields begin to flood along Dead Run, but impacts are minimal. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | A parking lot near Dead Run floods. |
| 12.0 ft | Water reaches the Englewood Avenue footbridge over the stream. |
| 15.0 ft | Numerous roads near the stream flood, including Woodlawn, Gwynn Oak, and Whitestone. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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