Knitting Mill Creek at North Colley (IN MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 3.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 4.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 5.0 ft; major flooding begins at 6.0 ft.
| Action stage | 3.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 4.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 5.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 6.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 6.5 ft on Oct 12, 2025 (historic crest)
- 6.1 ft on Sep 16, 2025 (historic crest)
- 5.8 ft on Aug 21, 2025 (historic crest)
- 5.6 ft on Oct 28, 2025 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 3.5 ft | Water begins to enter Mayflower Road. |
|---|---|
| 4.0 ft | Water covers portions of Mayflower Road up to 1 foot deep. |
| 4.5 ft | Portions of Mayflower Road become impassable except for high profile vehicles. |
| 5.0 ft | Colley Avenue near 46th Street and also 49th Street near Gresham Hall are impassable due to high water. Large portions of Mayflower Road are impassable due to high water. |
| 6.0 ft | Mayflower Road at 42nd Street inaccessible due to multiple feet of water. Homes in 800 block of W 51st Street inaccessible due to high water. Water is encroaching on homes on Killam Ave. Jamestown Crescent just north of Bolling Ave has a foot of water in both lanes. |
| 7.0 ft | Water will enter the restaurant at 4300 Colley Ave. |
| 7.5 ft | Water will encroach the structure at the corner of Virginia Avenue and Mayflower Road. Colley Ave covered with water at 46th Street. |
Forecast office: NWS Wakefield · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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