Goose Creek near Middleburg
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 11.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 13.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 16.0 ft; major flooding begins at 18.0 ft.
| Action stage | 11.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 18.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 27.5 ft on Jun 22, 1972 (historic crest)
- 25.5 ft on Oct 9, 1976 (historic crest)
- 24.4 ft on Sep 23, 2003 (historic crest)
- 19.7 ft on Oct 30, 2012 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 11.0 ft | Water begins to overflow the banks into fields near the creek. |
|---|---|
| 13.0 ft | Notre Dame Lane begins to flood at the creek. |
| 16.0 ft | Whistletree Lane is flooded at the creek. |
| 18.0 ft | Water approaches Route 611 /Saint Louis Road/ at the creek. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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