Piney Run at Dover
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.0 ft; major flooding begins at 15.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 15.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 10.9 ft on Jul 24, 2018 (historic crest)
- 10.2 ft on Sep 7, 2011 (historic crest)
- 8.8 ft on Nov 1, 2019 (historic crest)
- 8.6 ft on Sep 30, 2015 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.5 ft | Agricultural flooding begins. |
|---|---|
| 14.0 ft | Water approaches farm structures. Agricultural flooding is widespread. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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