Paint Branch near White Oak
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.0 ft; major flooding begins at 22.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 22.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 8.8 ft on Aug 14, 2011 (historic crest)
- 7.1 ft on May 26, 2009 (historic crest)
- 6.6 ft on Sep 30, 2010 (historic crest)
- 6.6 ft on Jun 3, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.0 ft | Flooding of fields begins downstream in Prince Georges County. |
|---|---|
| 12.0 ft | Water covers a footbridge in Montgomery County, and the Naval Laboratory Road. Farm fields are flooded in Prince Georges County. |
| 14.0 ft | Several roads, including Powder Mill Road, are flooded near Paint Branch. |
| 22.0 ft | Interstate 95 is flooded at Paint Branch. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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