Little Patuxent River below Lake Kittamaqundi
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 295.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 298.5 ft.
| Action stage | 295.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 298.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 303.8 ft on May 28, 2018 (historic crest)
- 298.6 ft on Jun 4, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 295.5 ft | Water reaches the underside of the South Entrance Road bridge. No flooding is yet occurring. |
|---|---|
| 298.5 ft | The river is overtopping the South Entrance Road bridge and flooding of the roadway is occurring. |
| 302.0 ft | US Route 29 begins to flood near Columbia Town Center. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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