Rock Creek at Sherrill Drive/DC
District Of Columbia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in District of Columbia County, District Of Columbia on the Rock Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 01648000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
12 ft
Moderate Flood
10 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Water completely covers the Beach Drive bridge at Milkhouse Ford in Rock Creek Park, between Military Road and Bingham Drive. Virtually all of Rock Creek Park is flooded.
20 ft
Water completely covers the bridge over Rock Creek at Sherrill Drive. Much of Rock Creek Park is flooded.
16 ft
Water approaches the Park Police Rock Creek Station in Rock Creek Park. Much of Beach Drive and Joyce Road near the creek are flooded.
14 ft
Significant portions of Beach Drive, and several trailbridges, are flooded. Parking lot D at the Smithsonian National Zoo is flooded, and parking lot C begins to flood as well. Water also reaches a building on the southern edge of the Smithsonian National Zoo.
13 ft
Beach Drive is flooded in several places, and both the Riley Springs Trailbridge and Rapids Footbridge are completely covered by water.
12 ft
The parking lots at Picnic Areas 6 through 10 in Rock Creek Park are flooded. Water is approaching Beach Drive between Military Road and Joyce Road. Portions of parking lot D at the Smithsonian National Zoo are flooded.
11 ft
The parking lots at Picnic Areas 6, 8, and 9 in Rock Creek Park are flooded. Water also reaches the underside of the Riley Springs Trailbridge, the Rapids Footbridge, and the bridge on Joyce Road. Parking lot D at the Smithsonian National Zoo begins to flood.
10 ft
Water covers the parking lots at Picnic Areas 6 and 9 in Rock Creek Park. Much of the Valley Trail between Picnic Areas 7 and 10 is inundated. Water also reaches a private staff road at the Smithsonian National Zoo.
7 ft
Water reaches several portions of the Valley Trail between Picnic Areas 7 and 10 in Rock Creek Park.
6 ft
Water completely covers the Rolling Meadow Trailbridge.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 1972 | 16.2 ft | 12,500 cfs |
| Jun 21, 1972 | 16.2 ft | 12,500 cfs |
| Sep 5, 1979 | 14.28 ft | 8,940 cfs |
| Sep 5, 1979 | 14.28 ft | 8,940 cfs |
| Jun 25, 2006 | 13.42 ft | 7,460 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RCKD2
River
Rock Creek
County
District of Columbia, DC
Coordinates
38.9725°N, 77.0400°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Rock Creek at Sherrill Drive/DC?
The Rock Creek at Sherrill Drive/DC gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01648000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Rock Creek at Sherrill Drive/DC?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Rock Creek at Sherrill Drive/DC is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
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Where is the Rock Creek at Sherrill Drive/DC gauge located?
The gauge is located in District of Columbia County, District Of Columbia at coordinates 38.9725°N, 77.0400°W. USGS site number: 01648000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.