Muddy Creek at Mount Clinton
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.0 ft; major flooding begins at 12.0 ft.
| Action stage | 6.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 12.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 10.4 ft on Sep 6, 1996 (historic crest)
- 9.8 ft on Jun 4, 2016 (historic crest)
- 8.7 ft on Sep 19, 2003 (historic crest)
- 8.7 ft on Aug 15, 2012 (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 encroach on livestock fields in Mount Clinton. Livestock should be moved to higher ground. |
|---|---|
| 8.0 ft | Livestock fields are flooded in Mount Clinton. |
| 9.0 ft | A barn near Mount Clinton is flooded. |
| 10.0 ft | Muddy Creek Road begins to flood in multiple places. |
| 13.0 ft | Water reaches the bridge over Muddy Creek in Mount Clinton. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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