Difficult Run at Browns Mill Road / Wolf Trap
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 194.3 ft; minor flooding begins at 195.0 ft.
| Action stage | 194.3 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 195.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 196.4 ft on Jul 13, 2025 (historic crest)
- 196.2 ft on Aug 11, 2022 (historic crest)
- 196.1 ft on May 7, 2022 (historic crest)
- 196.0 ft on Jul 9, 2022 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 195.0 ft | Six inches of water covers the road at its lowest point. |
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Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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