North Branch Potomac River at Kitzmiller
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 12.0 ft; major flooding begins at 15.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 15.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 14.8 ft on Nov 5, 1985 (historic crest)
- 13.5 ft on Oct 15, 1954 (historic crest)
- 13.4 ft on Sep 6, 1996 (historic crest)
- 12.9 ft on Jan 19, 1996 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.0 ft | Water begins to overflow the banks near Kitzmiller. |
|---|---|
| 9.0 ft | Low lying areas near the river around Kitzmiller are flooded. |
| 12.0 ft | Portions of Shallmar Road near Shallmar are flooded. |
| 14.0 ft | A portion of East Main Street, outside the area of levee protection, in Kitzmiller begins to flood. |
| 15.0 ft | Water approaches buildings along East Main Street, outside the area of levee protection, in Kitzmiller. |
| 17.0 ft | Several homes outside the area of levee protection are flooded, north of Kitzmiller, between Kitzmiller and Shallmar, and in a low lying area upstream of Blaine. |
| 19.0 ft | Water reaches the railroad tracks north of Blaine. |
| 20.0 ft | Levee systems protect the communities of Kitzmiller and Blaine to approximately this level. |
| 22.0 ft | Water reaches the bridge connecting Kitzmiller and Blaine over the North Branch. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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