North Branch Potomac River at Steyer
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 13.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 13.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 13.1 ft on Nov 5, 1985 (historic crest)
- 13.0 ft on Jun 30, 2019 (historic crest)
- 13.0 ft on Oct 15, 1954 (historic crest)
- 12.1 ft on May 31, 1985 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.0 ft | Water begins to cover a portion of Althouse Mill Road near Bayard. |
|---|---|
| 12.0 ft | Water approaches homes near Bayard. Yards and outbuildings are flooded near Wilson, WV and between Gorman and Steyer, MD. |
| 13.0 ft | Several homes are flooded near the river. Althouse Mill Road is flooded near Bayard. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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