Tripps Run at Falls Church, VA
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.5 ft; major flooding begins at 13.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 10.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 13.0 ft |
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.5 ft | Chestnut Ave starts to flood near Tripps Run. |
|---|---|
| 10.5 ft | Building over Tripps Run near stream gauge starts to cause backflow on the creek. Gauge levels above 10.5 feet won't be as useful as a reference for impacts further downstream. |
| 11.0 ft | Water starts to impact homes on Chestnut Ave near Tripps Run. |
| 13.0 ft | Water from Tripps Run starts to overtop the South Maple Ave Bridge over the creek. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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