Major Flood
15 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
12 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
Water reaches the bridge on Fairview Road.
15 ft
Water floods several homes north of Williamsport.
13 ft
Water reaches backyards of homes near Wilson's Bridge. Numerous roads are flooded.
12 ft
Water approaches homes north of Williamsport. Some homes and a campground will also be cut off from access due to flooded roads, but the homes themselves are not flooded.
11 ft
Several roads, including Wishard Road, Kemps Mill Road, Independence Road, Cress Pond Road, and Walnut Point Road, are flooded north of Williamsport.
10 ft
Wishard Road and Kemp Mill Road are both flooded.
9 ft
Water begins to cover Wishard Road and Kemp Mill Road.
8 ft
Lowlands near the creek begin to flood. Water approaches Wishard Road and Kemps Mill Road in northern Washington County.
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 22, 1972 | 24.5 ft | 32,400 cfs |
| Feb 14, 1984 | 17.97 ft | 21,500 cfs |
| May 31, 1889 | 16.5 ft | 22,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FAVM2
River
Conococheague Creek
County
Washington, MD
Coordinates
39.7164°N, 77.8247°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Conococheague Creek at Fairview?
The Conococheague Creek at Fairview gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01614500) 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 Conococheague Creek at Fairview?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Conococheague Creek at Fairview is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Conococheague Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Conococheague Creek at Fairview 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 Conococheague Creek at Fairview gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washington County, Maryland at coordinates 39.7164°N, 77.8247°W. USGS site number: 01614500. 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.