Holmes Run at Fairview Lake
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 315.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 318.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 320.0 ft; major flooding begins at 324.5 ft.
| Action stage | 315.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 318.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 320.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 324.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 318.5 ft on Sep 8, 2011 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 315.0 ft | Trails around Fairview Lake likely start to experience flooding. |
|---|---|
| 318.0 ft | Parts of Fairview Park Drive may begin to flood. Flooding may also start to impact parts of New Providence Drive near the tennis Courts. |
| 320.0 ft | Fairview Park Drive and New Providence Drive are likely flooded. Water approaches structures along the lake, especially on Yarling Court. |
| 322.0 ft | New Providenc Drive is likely covered with more than two feet of water in several spots, limiting road access. |
| 324.5 ft | Water starts to overtop Fairview Lake Dam. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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