Northwest Branch at Kemp Mill
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 12.0 ft; major flooding begins at 19.0 ft.
| Action stage | 6.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 19.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 15.9 ft on Jun 22, 1972 (historic crest)
- 13.6 ft on Jun 26, 2006 (historic crest)
- 12.3 ft on Apr 30, 2014 (historic crest)
- 12.2 ft on Jul 15, 1975 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 6.0 ft | The upper portion of the Northwest Branch Trail is flooded. Lowland flooding begins along the creek but is affecting nothing other than the trail. |
|---|---|
| 7.0 ft | Water begins to flood low-lying portions of the old Indian Spring Country Club. |
| 9.0 ft | Backyards of homes on Kemps Mill Road just south of Randolph Road are flooded. |
| 10.5 ft | Water covers the old bridge over Northwest Branch at Old Randolph Road. |
| 12.0 ft | Kemps Mill Road begins to flood between Old Randolph Road and Glenallan Avenue. |
| 13.0 ft | Water approaches a home on Kemps Mill Road. |
| 19.0 ft | Water reaches Randolph Road. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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