Hazel River at Rixeyville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 16.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 20.0 ft; major flooding begins at 23.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 20.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 23.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 31.8 ft on Oct 15, 1942 (historic crest)
- 28.4 ft on Apr 26, 1937 (historic crest)
- 27.5 ft on Jun 22, 2018 (historic crest)
- 26.0 ft on Aug 18, 1955 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.0 ft | Water covers the low water bridge on Butler Store Road. |
|---|---|
| 16.0 ft | Low lying agricultural land near the river begins to flood. |
| 18.0 ft | Ryland Chapel Road begins to flood. |
| 20.0 ft | Monumental Mills Road floods near Butler Store Road. |
| 23.0 ft | Homes off Monumental Mills Road begin to flood. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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