Potomac River at Leesylvania State Park
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 4.3 ft; minor flooding begins at 5.0 ft.
| Action stage | 4.3 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 5.0 ft |
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 4.3 ft | Water begins to cover trails and low-lying coastal areas at Leesylvania State Park. |
|---|---|
| 5.0 ft | Water begins to cover the road at the intersection of Bay Street and Bay Circle (Woodbridge area); nearby yards and some driveways are inundated in the Bayside Park and Featherstone Shores Neighborhoods.Water covers the sidewalk leading to the pier at Leesylvania State Park and begins to cover sidewalks leading to the dock at the Town of Quantico park. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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