Major Flood
22 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Interstate 95 is flooded at Paint Branch.
14 ft
Several roads, including Powder Mill Road, are flooded near Paint Branch.
12 ft
Water covers a footbridge in Montgomery County, and the Naval Laboratory Road. Farm fields are flooded in Prince Georges County.
9 ft
Flooding of fields begins downstream in Prince Georges 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2011 | 8.85 ft | 3,930 cfs |
| May 25, 2009 | 7.13 ft | 2,130 cfs |
| Sep 29, 2010 | 6.61 ft | 1,680 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CPPM2
River
Paint Branch
County
Montgomery, MD
Coordinates
39.0331°N, 76.9642°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Paint Branch near White Oak?
The Paint Branch near White Oak gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01649190) 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 Paint Branch near White Oak?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Paint Branch near White Oak is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when Paint Branch rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Paint Branch near White Oak 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 Paint Branch near White Oak gauge located?
The gauge is located in Montgomery County, Maryland at coordinates 39.0331°N, 76.9642°W. USGS site number: 01649190. 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.