Major Flood
11 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
8 ft
Minor Flood
5.5 ft
Action Stage
4 ft
What Floods at Each Level
11 ft
Widespread flooding is occurring adjacent to Sligo Creek, affecting roads, parking lots, trails, footbridges, and vehicular bridges.
8 ft
Several sections of Sligo Creek Parkway are flooded, along with multiple trails and footbridges. A parking lot near Dallas Avenue also begins to flood.
7 ft
Footbridges and trails begin to flood, along with a portion of Sligo Creek Parkway near Maple Avenue.
6 ft
Sligo Creek Parkway begins to flood near the gauge location, just north of Maple Avenue.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2025 | 7.52 ft | 3,815 cfs |
| Jul 3, 2022 | 7.26 ft | 2,812 cfs |
| May 25, 2009 | 6.79 ft | 2,420 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TKPM2
River
Sligo Creek
County
Montgomery, MD
Coordinates
38.9861°N, 77.0053°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sligo Creek near Takoma Park?
The Sligo Creek near Takoma Park gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01650800) 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 Sligo Creek near Takoma Park?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sligo Creek near Takoma Park is 5.5 feet. Action stage begins at 4 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sligo Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Sligo Creek near Takoma Park 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 Sligo Creek near Takoma Park gauge located?
The gauge is located in Montgomery County, Maryland at coordinates 38.9861°N, 77.0053°W. USGS site number: 01650800. 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