Patuxent River below Brighton Dam
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 11.9 ft on Jan 31, 2013 (historic crest)
- 11.4 ft on May 1, 2014 (historic crest)
- 11.0 ft on Dec 11, 2003 (historic crest)
- 10.3 ft on May 6, 1989 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.0 ft | Havilland Mill Road begins to flood. |
|---|
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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