North River near Burketown
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 21.0 ft; major flooding begins at 24.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 21.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 24.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 36.7 ft on Sep 6, 1996 (historic crest)
- 36.3 ft on Jun 18, 1949 (historic crest)
- 35.9 ft on Nov 5, 1985 (historic crest)
- 32.4 ft on Oct 15, 1942 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 11.0 ft | Fairview Road begins to flood near the gauge location. |
|---|---|
| 21.0 ft | Farmland upstream of Port Republic begins to flood. Route 994 also is flooded, and water approaches homes on Pence Lane. |
| 23.0 ft | The intersection of Fairview Road and Route 867 is flooded. |
| 24.0 ft | Homes along Route 994 begin to flood. A home at the end of Bealls Ford Road also floods. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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