Piscataway Creek at Piscataway
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 18.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 18.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 15.4 ft on Jul 7, 2020 (historic crest)
- 13.2 ft on Aug 12, 2014 (historic crest)
- 12.3 ft on Sep 8, 2011 (historic crest)
- 11.8 ft on May 12, 2008 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.5 ft | The banks of the stream begin to overflow but no impacts are observed. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | Overbank flooding is occurring but no impacts to property are observed. |
| 11.5 ft | Portions of Livingston Road and Windbrook Drive near the creek are flooded. |
| 15.0 ft | Water approaches homes near the creek east of Fort Washington. |
| 18.0 ft | Maryland State Route 223 begins to flood. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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