Piney River at Piney River
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 13.0 ft; major flooding begins at 14.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 14.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 15.8 ft on Aug 20, 1969 (historic crest)
- 14.8 ft on Sep 6, 1996 (historic crest)
- 14.6 ft on Nov 4, 1985 (historic crest)
- 12.1 ft on Nov 29, 2005 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 11.0 ft | Old Rose Mill Road begins to flood, along with yards of homes near Route 151 and near Old Rose Mill Road. |
|---|---|
| 13.0 ft | Water approaches homes near Route 151 in Piney River. |
| 14.0 ft | Several structures are flooded in the Piney River area. |
| 17.0 ft | Significant flooding is occurring with numerous roads closed and water nearly overtopping the bridge on Route 674. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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