Major Flood
12 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
10 ft
Minor Flood
6.5 ft
Action Stage
5.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Millers Church Road begins to flood.
10 ft
Flooding of homes begins between Leitersburg and Waynesboro.
8 ft
Water enters backyards of multiple homes. Several roads are flooded between Leitersburg and the Pennsylvania state border.
7.5 ft
A yard and farm access road begin to flood north of Leitersburg.
7 ft
Battletown Road begins to flood.
6.5 ft
Leiters Mill Road is flooded.
5 ft
Water begins to overflow the left bank but no impacts are observed.
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 | 12.33 ft | 5,430 cfs |
| Sep 25, 1975 | 11.7 ft | 4,850 cfs |
| Jun 26, 2006 | 10.47 ft | 3,940 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WANP1
River
Antietam Creek
County
Washington, MD
Coordinates
39.7163°N, 77.6066°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Antietam Creek near Waynesboro?
The Antietam Creek near Waynesboro gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01619000) 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 Antietam Creek near Waynesboro?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Antietam Creek near Waynesboro is 6.5 feet. Action stage begins at 5.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Antietam Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Antietam Creek near Waynesboro to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Antietam Creek near Waynesboro gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washington County, Maryland at coordinates 39.7163°N, 77.6066°W. USGS site number: 01619000. 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.