Severn River at Annapolis (IN MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 2.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 2.6 ft; moderate flooding begins at 3.3 ft; major flooding begins at 5.0 ft.
| Action stage | 2.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 2.6 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 3.3 ft |
| Major flooding | 5.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 7.2 ft on Sep 19, 2003 (historic crest)
- 6.2 ft on Aug 23, 1933 (historic crest)
- 5.1 ft on Jan 10, 2024 (historic crest)
- 5.0 ft on Aug 13, 1955 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 2.4 ft | Water may begin to pond in the parking lot at Annapolis City Dock. |
|---|---|
| 2.6 ft | Water begins to cover the immediate area surrounding the Alex Haley Memorial near Annapolis City Dock. The nearby Dock Street parking area may begin to see pooled water affecting parking capacity. |
| 2.8 ft | Flooding of the Dock Street parking area is possible, and water could cover much of the parking area under certain circumstances. |
| 3.0 ft | Compromise Street begins to flood in Annapolis. |
| 3.2 ft | Water coming up through storm drains approaches businesses on Dock Street in Annapolis. |
| 3.3 ft | Water is likely coming up through storm drains and approaching businesses on Dock Street in Annapolis. Water approaches the Maritime Museum and begins to cover Bowyer Road at the Naval Academy. |
| 3.5 ft | At 3.5 feet, water reaches the floor of the Maritime Museum in Annapolis, begins to cover Bowyer Road on the Naval Academy campus, and numerous businesses on Dock Street are flooded, along with the City Dock parking lot. Bayside Beach begins to flood around Harbor Rd and Lake Dr. |
| 3.7 ft | Woodland Beach near Oakwood Rd and Silver Run Rd is flooded. Water partially covers West Shady Rd between West River Rd and Shadyrest Rd. In Bayside Beach, several homes surrounded by water around the area where Lake Dr, Ducks Cove Road, and Summit Dr intersect. |
| 4.0 ft | In Annapolis, Dock Street along with parts of Compromise Street, 6th Street, and Chester Avenue are likely closed due to flooding. |
| 4.2 ft | The boardwalk at the Annapolis City Dock is underwater. Water also affects several locations near the city dock, including portions of Compromise Street and several streets on the Naval Academy campus. Franklin Manor Beach floods along Chesapeake Dr between Carrol St and Dartmouth St. Venice on the Bay begins to flood at Bay St and Hilltop Rd. |
| 6.0 ft | Significant flooding is occurring in the Annapolis City Dock area, and on portions of the Naval Academy campus. Numerous roads and fields are flooded, and water is in several buildings. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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