Long Quarter Branch at Lutherville
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 11.0 ft; major flooding begins at 13.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 13.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 7.3 ft on May 27, 2018 (historic crest)
- 7.1 ft on Jun 23, 2015 (historic crest)
- 7.0 ft on Jul 11, 2019 (historic crest)
- 6.6 ft on Feb 24, 2016 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.0 ft | Water begins to exceed the banks of the creek, but no impacts are observed. |
|---|---|
| 8.5 ft | Water approaches a substation located off Dulaney Valley Road. |
| 11.0 ft | Water approaches the underside of bridges on Dulaney Valley Road and Seminary Avenue. Backwater caused by regulation from these bridges may cause additional flooding near a parking lot off Seminary Avenue. |
| 13.0 ft | Significant flooding is occurring along the creek, with several roads flooded and potentially a couple structures. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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