Monocacy River at Bridgeport
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 11.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 13.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 21.0 ft; major flooding begins at 25.0 ft.
| Action stage | 11.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 21.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 25.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 25.4 ft on Jun 19, 1996 (historic crest)
- 25.0 ft on Aug 24, 1933 (historic crest)
- 24.1 ft on Jun 22, 1972 (historic crest)
- 23.2 ft on Oct 9, 1976 (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 begins to overflow downstream areas, but is not affecting any property. |
|---|---|
| 13.0 ft | Baptist Road near Bridgeport begins to flood. |
| 16.0 ft | Flooding of fields and yards begins near Bridgeport. |
| 20.0 ft | Taneytown Pike begins to flood on both sides of the river. |
| 21.0 ft | Water approaches homes on the Frederick County side near Bridgeport. |
| 23.5 ft | Water covers the Taneytown Pike bridge over the Monocacy. The road on each side will already be underwater. |
| 25.0 ft | Significant flooding is occurring on both sides of the river with homes and roads flooded. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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