Unnamed Tributary at New Alexandria Storm Water Pumping Station - Downstream
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 4.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 5.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 6.5 ft; major flooding begins at 7.5 ft.
| Action stage | 4.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 5.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 6.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 7.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 7.5 ft on Jul 8, 2019 (historic crest)
- 6.5 ft on Jan 10, 2024 (historic crest)
- 6.4 ft on Jul 12, 2013 (historic crest)
- 6.4 ft on Oct 29, 2021 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 4.0 ft | Water may be found outside the typical drainage channel but no impacts are observed. |
|---|---|
| 5.5 ft | Water begins to spill overank near the pump house, flooding the adjacent parking lot. |
| 6.5 ft | Widespread street and yard flooding is occurring below the pump station. |
| 7.5 ft | Widespread yard and street flooding is ongoing. At least a couple structures are impacted below I Street. |
| 8.5 ft | Catastrophic damaging flooding is occurring throughout Belle View with dozens of structures flooded. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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