Mechums River near White Hall
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 30.3 ft on Oct 15, 1942 (historic crest)
- 24.8 ft on Sep 6, 1996 (historic crest)
- 24.5 ft on Sep 6, 1979 (historic crest)
- 22.9 ft on Sep 30, 2024 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 11.0 ft | Water reaches the yard of a home on Free Union Road. |
|---|---|
| 15.0 ft | Water reaches the driveway of a home on Free Union Road. |
| 18.0 ft | Water reaches structures along Free Union Road. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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