Sligo Creek near Chillum / Riggs Rd.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.0 ft | Low parts of Green Meadows Park start to flood. Parts of Sligo Creek Trail maybe experiencing flooding as well. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | Green Meadows Park Building starts to flood. Extensive flooding is likely happening throughout Green Meadows Park and along parts of Sligo Creek Trail. An unlisted berm/leeve protects Sligo Parkway from flooding at this level. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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