Gwynns Falls at Villa Nova
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.0 ft; major flooding begins at 19.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 19.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 21.5 ft on Jun 22, 1972 (historic crest)
- 15.5 ft on Aug 13, 1984 (historic crest)
- 14.5 ft on Sep 7, 2011 (historic crest)
- 13.0 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.
| 11.0 ft | Queen Anne Road begins to flood between Essex Road and Villa Nova Road. |
|---|---|
| 11.5 ft | Parking lots near the stream begin to flood. Water approaches Buckingham Road and Lancaster Road. |
| 14.0 ft | Water approaches businesses on the north side of Maryland Route 26 between Essex Road and Sunmar Court. Buckingham Road is flooded up to the bridge. |
| 19.0 ft | Maryland State Route 26 begins to flood, along with Essex Road. Numerous buildings are flooded. |
| 21.0 ft | Maryland Route 26 is completely flooded in a small area between Essex and Sunmar. Numerous businesses are flooded along both sides of Essex Road. |
| 22.0 ft | The Essex Road bridge floods. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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