LITTLE SENECA CREEK TRIBUTARY NEAR CLARKSBURG, MD
Maryland — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Montgomery County, Maryland on the LITTLE SENECA CREEK TRIBUTARY. Live water level data from USGS gauge 01644371, 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
Action Stage
14 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
Water covers Snowden Farm Parkway.
20 ft
Water approaches the rear of homes on Sycamore Farm Drive.
17 ft
Water begins to enter backyards on Sycamore Farm Drive.
14 ft
Water from the stream begins to meet with a retention pond just south of Snowden Farm Parkway in Clarksburg.
9.04 ft
This is the highest level recorded at this location since it was established in 2004.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
5 ft
Stage needed to inundate designated Gulf Sturgeon critical habitat below Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam.
3 ft
Temporary (not sustainable) operating level for of Scholz Power Plant
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2016 | 9.04 ft | 396 cfs |
| Jul 29, 2016 | 9.04 ft | 396 cfs |
| Oct 30, 2019 | 8.41 ft | 276 cfs |
| Oct 30, 2019 | 8.41 ft | 276 cfs |
| Sep 7, 2011 | 8.35 ft | 444 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CLKM2
River
LITTLE SENECA CREEK TRIBUTARY
County
Montgomery, MD
Coordinates
39.2314°N, 77.2561°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of LITTLE SENECA CREEK TRIBUTARY NEAR CLARKSBURG, MD ?
The LITTLE SENECA CREEK TRIBUTARY NEAR CLARKSBURG, MD gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01644371) 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 LITTLE SENECA CREEK TRIBUTARY NEAR CLARKSBURG, MD ?
This gauge has NWS-defined flood categories. Check the flood stages section above for current thresholds.
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Where is the LITTLE SENECA CREEK TRIBUTARY NEAR CLARKSBURG, MD gauge located?
The gauge is located in Montgomery County, Maryland at coordinates 39.2314°N, 77.2561°W. USGS site number: 01644371. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: USGS Gage Page