South Fork Catoctin Creek near Waterford
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.0 ft; major flooding begins at 15.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 15.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 12.1 ft on Sep 23, 2003 (historic crest)
- 11.2 ft on Sep 28, 2004 (historic crest)
- 11.1 ft on May 16, 2014 (historic crest)
- 11.0 ft on Oct 30, 2012 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.0 ft | Lowland fields near the creek flood. |
|---|---|
| 9.0 ft | Portions of Route 662 begin to flood near the creek. |
| 10.0 ft | Water approaches a building on Main Street in Waterford. |
| 15.0 ft | Floodwaters approach the water treatment plant in Waterford. |
| 17.0 ft | Water approaches Route 9 between Paeonian Springs and Hillsboro. |
| 18.0 ft | Water completely covers the Route 698 bridge and floods residences in Waterford. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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