Action Stage
5 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.
What Floods at Each Level
6 ft
Water reaches the Western Piedmont Trail along both Soper Branch and Little Bennett Creek.
5 ft
Water from Soper Branch, and potentially Little Bennett Creek, reaches a footbridge along the Western Piedmont Trail.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2011 | 5.25 ft | 695 cfs |
| Jul 21, 2018 | 4.51 ft | 576 cfs |
| Jul 29, 2016 | 4.28 ft | 515 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HYAM2
River
Soper Branch
County
Montgomery, MD
Coordinates
39.2753°N, 77.3036°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Soper Branch at Hyattstown, MD?
The Soper Branch at Hyattstown, MD gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01643395) 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 Soper Branch at Hyattstown, MD?
This gauge has NWS-defined flood categories. Check the flood stages section above for current thresholds.
How do I get alerts when Soper Branch rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Soper Branch at Hyattstown, MD 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 Soper Branch at Hyattstown, MD gauge located?
The gauge is located in Montgomery County, Maryland at coordinates 39.2753°N, 77.3036°W. USGS site number: 01643395. 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