Town Creek (MD) near Oldtown
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 14.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 17.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 17.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 19.0 ft on Mar 17, 1936 (historic crest)
- 15.1 ft on Sep 2, 2021 (historic crest)
- 14.7 ft on May 14, 2025 (historic crest)
- 14.1 ft on Jun 22, 1972 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 12.0 ft | Water may affect a campground near the creek. |
|---|---|
| 14.0 ft | Water overflows the banks just downstream of the Pack Horse Road bridge. |
| 17.0 ft | Water covers Maryland State Route 51. |
| 24.0 ft | Water covers the bridge on Pack Horse Road. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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