Patuxent River at Solomons Island (IN MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 2.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 3.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 4.0 ft; major flooding begins at 5.0 ft.
| Action stage | 2.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 3.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 4.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 5.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 4.8 ft on Oct 29, 2021 (historic crest)
- 4.5 ft on Sep 19, 2003 (historic crest)
- 4.4 ft on Sep 1, 2006 (historic crest)
- 4.2 ft on Aug 13, 1955 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 2.5 ft | Under certain conditions, water may begin to pool near storm drains between 2.5 and 2.7 feet on the Solomons Island gauge, but impacts are minimal. |
|---|---|
| 2.8 ft | Water begins to cover Charles Street and Williams Street in Solomons Island. |
| 3.0 ft | Parking lots near Charles Street in Solomons begin to flood, with several inches of water covering portions of both Charles Street and Williams Street. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
A NOAA tide station shares this spot: Solomons Island, with tide predictions and official flood levels.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Solomons Island NOAA tide station · 0.2 mi
- Cove Point NOAA tide station · 5.7 mi
- St. Marys River at Great Mills NWS gauge · 6.1 mi
- Broomes Island NOAA tide station · 8.3 mi
- Long Beach NOAA tide station · 10.1 mi
- Barren Island NOAA tide station · 10.1 mi