Hawlings River near Sandy Spring
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 5.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 6.5 ft.
| Action stage | 5.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 9.2 ft on Jan 19, 1996 (historic crest)
- 8.8 ft on Sep 6, 1979 (historic crest)
- 8.8 ft on Jun 22, 2001 (historic crest)
- 8.6 ft on Jun 23, 1998 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 6.5 ft | Brighton Dam Road floods at the Hawlings River. |
|---|---|
| 7.5 ft | Gold Mine Road floods at the Hawlings River. |
| 11.0 ft | New Hampshire Avenue floods at the Hawlings River. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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