Lieutenant Run Creek at Bollingbrook at Petersburg
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 11.5 ft; major flooding begins at 12.5 ft.
| Action stage | 9.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 11.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 12.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 16.0 ft on Jul 14, 2025 (historic crest)
- 12.4 ft on Jul 13, 2025 (historic crest)
- 11.8 ft on Aug 30, 2024 (historic crest)
- 11.3 ft on Oct 1, 2024 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 11.5 ft | Bollingbrook Street becomes impassable due to high water. |
|---|---|
| 12.0 ft | Water is encroaching structures adjacent to the gage and enters the basement of the warehouse just northeast of the gage. |
| 12.5 ft | Water overtops the downstream railroad bridge crossing. |
| 15.0 ft | One to three feet of water enters multiple structures adjacent to the gage. |
| 17.5 ft | Gage operating limit. |
Forecast office: NWS Wakefield · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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