Foster Branch near Joppatowne
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.0 ft.
| Action stage | 6.0 ft |
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Highest recorded crests
- 5.3 ft on Sep 1, 2021 (historic crest)
- 4.5 ft on Sep 23, 2021 (historic crest)
- 4.4 ft on Jul 22, 2018 (historic crest)
- 4.3 ft on Nov 24, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 6.0 ft | Water begins to cover low spots on the Copenhaver Trail alongside Foster Branch. |
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| 7.0 ft | A significant portion of the Copenhaver Trail is flooded. Some minor inundation of downstream tidal areas is possible due to freshwater intrusion. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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