Little Falls at Blue Mount
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.0 ft; major flooding begins at 14.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 14.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 18.5 ft on Jun 22, 1972 (historic crest)
- 15.3 ft on Sep 26, 1975 (historic crest)
- 14.6 ft on Sep 6, 1979 (historic crest)
- 14.0 ft on Aug 1, 1933 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.5 ft | Water approaches a driveway and home off Wiseburg Road. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | Water covers Big Falls Road at Little Falls and approaches a nearby building. |
| 14.0 ft | Significant flooding is occurring along Little Falls, with several roads and structures flooded. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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