Pagan River at Smithfield Station (IN MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 3.2 ft; minor flooding begins at 3.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 4.0 ft; major flooding begins at 4.5 ft.
| Action stage | 3.2 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 3.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 4.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 4.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 5.2 ft on Oct 12, 2025 (historic crest)
- 4.4 ft on Aug 21, 2025 (historic crest)
- 4.4 ft on May 11, 2024 (historic crest)
- 4.4 ft on Oct 28, 2025 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 3.5 ft | Water partially floods the parking lot around Smithfield Station and starts to flood the sides of several roads in the area. |
|---|---|
| 3.8 ft | Church Street in front of Smithfield Station begins to flood. The intersection of Luter Drive and Commerce Road by Smithfield Center becomes impassable. Rescue Road in Battery Park is flooded and impassable. |
| 4.0 ft | Church Street in front of Smithfield Station becomes impassable. |
| 4.5 ft | Water reaches the the top step of the home next to Smithfield Station. Residents in townhomes on the water must wade through water to reach their homes. Church Street and the parking lots at Smithfield Station are covered in up to two feet of water. |
Forecast office: NWS Wakefield · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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