Tranters Creek above Washington
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 4.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 4.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 6.5 ft; major flooding begins at 8.5 ft.
| Action stage | 4.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 4.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 6.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 8.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 7.5 ft on Sep 14, 2018 (historic crest)
- 7.0 ft on Oct 5, 2015 (historic crest)
- 6.2 ft on Aug 27, 2011 (historic crest)
- 5.0 ft on Sep 18, 2003 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 4.0 ft | Flooding of the boat ramp and parking lot at Mason's Landing. Other lowlands around the creek are also flooded. |
|---|---|
| 4.5 ft | Water floods Clark's Neck Road on the western approach to Tranters Creek Bridge. Water approaches homes in Tranters Creek Resort, and on the north side of Clark's Neck Road near the gauge. |
| 6.5 ft | Clark's Neck Road becomes impassable on the west side of the creek. Several residences here are surrounded by water, and a few homes may be inundated. Water also surrounds homes at the end of Tranters Creek Drive. Water may cross Grimesland Bridge Road just south of US 264. |
| 8.5 ft | Inundation of several homes along Clarks Neck Road, Tranters Creek Resort, and at the end of Tranters Creek Drive. Water may cross US 264 to the west of the bridge over Tranters Creek. |
| 11.0 ft | Widespread and devastating flooding expected along Tranter Creek from Clark's Neck Road to US 264. Travel across the creek becomes impossible as all bridges or approaches are significantly inundated. |
Forecast office: NWS Newport · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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