Gunpowder Falls near Parkton
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 11.0 ft; major flooding begins at 15.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 15.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 11.6 ft on Sep 8, 2011 (historic crest)
- 9.8 ft on Oct 30, 2012 (historic crest)
- 9.7 ft on Jul 26, 2018 (historic crest)
- 7.5 ft on Apr 30, 2014 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 10.0 ft | Masemore Road floods. |
|---|---|
| 11.0 ft | Water approaches homes along Falls Road between Monkton and Corbett. |
| 15.0 ft | Falls Road is flooded at the gauge site. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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