Patuxent River near Bowie
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 17.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 19.0 ft.
| Action stage | 17.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 19.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 27.9 ft on Jun 22, 1972 (historic crest)
- 21.1 ft on Sep 8, 2011 (historic crest)
- 20.6 ft on May 1, 2014 (historic crest)
- 19.2 ft on Jun 26, 2006 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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