Jones Creek at Rescue Road
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 2.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 3.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 4.0 ft; major flooding begins at 5.0 ft.
| Action stage | 2.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 3.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 4.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 5.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 4.5 ft on Sep 24, 2026 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 3.0 ft | Water begins to cross Rescue Road one-tenth of a mile south of Warwick Street. |
|---|---|
| 4.0 ft | Rescue Road becomes impassable one-tenth of a mile south of Warwick Street. Rescue Road is also covered with up to 6 inches of water approximately one-tenth of a mile west of the Rescue Yacht Basin. |
Forecast office: NWS Wakefield · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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