Youngs Branch at Manassas Battlefield
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 7.1 ft.
| Action stage | 6.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7.1 ft |
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 6.5 ft | Water starts approaching Sudley Road near the intersection of Sudley Road and Lee Highway. |
|---|---|
| 7.1 ft | Six inches of water from Youngs Branch is flowing over Sudley Road at the staff gauge south of the intersection with Lee Highway. |
| 7.5 ft | Six inches of water from Youngs Branch is flowing over Sudley Road near the intersection with Lee Highway. |
| 7.7 ft | Flood waters start flowing over the intersection of Sudley Road and Lee Highway. |
| 9.4 ft | The intersection of Sudley Road and Lee Highway is nearly completely covered with water from Youngs Branch. Portions of the intersection located near the bridge on Sudley Road is covered by more than a foot of flowing water. |
| 11.0 ft | Waters from Youngs Branch will start overtopping the bridge on Lee Highway near the historical stone house. The parking lot next to the Stone House is covered by multiple feet of water and will not be accessible. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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