East Branch Herbert Run at Arbutus
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 5.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 7.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 9.0 ft; major flooding begins at 12.0 ft.
| Action stage | 5.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 12.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 13.2 ft on Aug 26, 1999 (historic crest)
- 10.1 ft on Jul 22, 2018 (historic crest)
- 9.3 ft on Aug 12, 2014 (historic crest)
- 9.2 ft on May 27, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 5.7 ft | Water overflows the right bank. |
|---|---|
| 6.0 ft | Water begins to flow over the retaining wall just downstream of Tom Day Boulevard. |
| 7.0 ft | Water covers yards near Tom Day Boulevard. |
| 8.0 ft | Water approaches structures along the creek, and approaches the top of the culvert at Sulphur Spring Road. |
| 9.0 ft | Backyards of homes are flooded with water approaching some homes. |
| 12.0 ft | Widespread flooding is occurring with water approaching the intersection of Route 1 and Tom Day Boulevard. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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