North Fork Catoctin Creek near Waterford
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.0 ft; major flooding begins at 16.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 16.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 11.0 ft on Sep 28, 2004 (historic crest)
- 10.9 ft on Sep 23, 2003 (historic crest)
- 10.1 ft on May 16, 2014 (historic crest)
- 10.1 ft on Oct 30, 2012 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.0 ft | The creek overflows both banks into adjacent fields. |
|---|---|
| 11.0 ft | Route 752 near Waterford begins to flood. Route 287 may also be flooded. |
| 14.0 ft | Route 681 near the gage is flooded. |
| 15.0 ft | Floodwaters approach Route 9 in Wheatland. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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