Swift Creek at Colonial Heights
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 20.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 22.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 24.0 ft; major flooding begins at 26.0 ft.
| Action stage | 20.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 22.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 24.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 26.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 21.2 ft on Feb 16, 2025 (historic crest)
- 20.9 ft on Jul 15, 2025 (historic crest)
- 20.4 ft on Jul 10, 2025 (historic crest)
- 20.3 ft on Aug 17, 2026 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 22.0 ft | Water reaches the lower parking lot of Swift Creek Mill Theatre and also begins to enter the backyards of some residences in the Sherwood Hills subdivision. |
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Forecast office: NWS Wakefield · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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