Sligo Creek near Takoma Park
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 4.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 5.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 8.0 ft; major flooding begins at 11.0 ft.
| Action stage | 4.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 5.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 11.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 7.5 ft on Jul 19, 2025 (historic crest)
- 7.3 ft on Jul 3, 2022 (historic crest)
- 6.8 ft on May 26, 2009 (historic crest)
- 6.8 ft on Jul 25, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 6.0 ft | Sligo Creek Parkway begins to flood near the gauge location, just north of Maple Avenue. |
|---|---|
| 7.0 ft | Footbridges and trails begin to flood, along with a portion of Sligo Creek Parkway near Maple Avenue. |
| 8.0 ft | Several sections of Sligo Creek Parkway are flooded, along with multiple trails and footbridges. A parking lot near Dallas Avenue also begins to flood. |
| 11.0 ft | Widespread flooding is occurring adjacent to Sligo Creek, affecting roads, parking lots, trails, footbridges, and vehicular bridges. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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