St. George Creek at Straits Point (IN MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 2.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 3.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 4.0 ft; major flooding begins at 5.0 ft.
| Action stage | 2.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 3.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 4.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 5.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 4.9 ft on Oct 29, 2021 (historic crest)
- 4.6 ft on Sep 10, 2018 (historic crest)
- 4.5 ft on Oct 12, 2019 (historic crest)
- 4.4 ft on Mar 7, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 2.7 ft | Water begins to go over a portion of the bulkhead near the Straits Point bridge, and also covers yards in the St Georges Creek and St Marys River areas. |
|---|---|
| 3.0 ft | Yards are flooded on Saint George Island, and water will begin covering the road leading to the island, especially if there is wave action. |
| 3.5 ft | Water covers roads on St. Georges Island, is in yards, and approaching structures. To the east, inundation is occurring at multiple marinas off St. Mary's River, Smith Creek, and Jutland Creek. |
| 3.7 ft | Low spots along Palmer Road are flooded with at least a foot of water. |
| 5.0 ft | Significant and widespread inundation is occurring along the lower Tidal Potomac and adjacent tidal tributaries. Numerous roads and structures are affected. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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