Patuxent River below Duckett Dam near Laurel
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 13.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 13.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 25.0 ft on Jun 22, 1972 (historic crest)
- 19.8 ft on Sep 26, 1975 (historic crest)
- 18.9 ft on Jul 21, 1956 (historic crest)
- 18.5 ft on Sep 12, 1971 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.5 ft | Water overflows the banks into nearby park land. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | Laurel Race Track Road begins to flood. |
| 10.5 ft | The MARC commuter lot near Laurel begins to flood. |
| 13.0 ft | The parking lot of a car dealership in Laurel begins to flood. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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