Gunpowder Falls at Hoffmanville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 5.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 6.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 8.0 ft; major flooding begins at 10.0 ft.
| Action stage | 5.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 10.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 10.0 ft on Aug 28, 2009 (historic crest)
- 7.7 ft on Jul 24, 2018 (historic crest)
- 6.9 ft on Sep 8, 2011 (historic crest)
- 6.5 ft on Jul 26, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 5.0 ft | Water overflows the banks into the floodplain but few impacts are observed. |
|---|---|
| 6.0 ft | Due to a combination of high water on Gunpowder Falls and backwater on Muddy Creek, water enters buildings at River Valley Ranch. |
| 8.0 ft | Grave Run Road is flooded. Flooding of structures is occurring at River Valley Ranch. |
| 10.0 ft | Significant flooding is occurring along Gunpowder Falls upstream of Prettyboy Reservoir, with roads and structures affected. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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