Gunpowder Falls at Glencoe
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 10.0 ft; major flooding begins at 12.0 ft.
| Action stage | 5.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 12.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 16.5 ft on Sep 8, 2011 (historic crest)
- 15.3 ft on Sep 6, 1979 (historic crest)
- 14.6 ft on Jul 25, 2018 (historic crest)
- 13.7 ft on Mar 4, 1994 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.0 ft | Portions of Upper Glencoe Road and Lower Glencoe Road begin to flood. |
|---|---|
| 9.0 ft | Sparks Road begins to flood. |
| 10.0 ft | Water enters buildings off Sparks Road, and portions of Home Road begin to flood. |
| 10.5 ft | Portions of the NC RR Trail begin to flood near Glencoe. |
| 12.0 ft | Several feet of water is in buildings off Sparks Road, with numerous roads flooded in the area. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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