Vertical Datum updated from NGVD29 to NAVD88 by gauge owner.
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31.5
The earthen levee at Elkport is overtopped.
26
The earthen levee at Elkport is threatened, just upstream of Garber.
19
County Road X3C at the south end of Garber becomes inundated.
17
Minor flooding begins in the communities of Garber, Osterdock, and Millville.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: |
23 |
Moderate Flood Stage: |
20 |
Flood Stage: |
17 |
Action Stage: |
14 |
Low Stage (in feet): |
-9999 |
Historic Crests
(1) 32.80 ft on 05/23/2004
(2) 30.91 ft on 05/17/1999
(3) 30.10 ft on 06/15/1991
(4) 29.13 ft on 06/10/2008
(5) 28.06 ft on 02/23/1922
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.
Recent Crests
(1) 18.35 ft on 02/27/2023
(2) 12.87 ft on 03/06/2022
(3) 23.39 ft on 08/30/2021
(4) 20.71 ft on 06/11/2020
(5) 20.24 ft on 10/02/2019
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.
Low Water Records
(1) 4.80 ft on 01/28/1940
(2) 5.60 ft on 08/30/1989