Limestone Branch near Leesburg
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 5.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 7.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 8.0 ft; major flooding begins at 10.0 ft.
| Action stage | 5.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 10.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 11.2 ft on Sep 23, 2003 (historic crest)
- 9.1 ft on Sep 30, 2015 (historic crest)
- 8.1 ft on Apr 28, 2011 (historic crest)
- 7.8 ft on May 16, 2014 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 5.0 ft | Water begins to overflow into fields near the stream. |
|---|---|
| 7.0 ft | Greenfield Farm Lane and another access road flood. Field flooding near the stream is widespread. |
| 8.0 ft | A home near Route 15 along the stream begins to flood. |
| 10.0 ft | Route 15 floods at Limestone Branch, which is between Leesburg and Lucketts. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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