RIVER GAUGE · CAMERON RUN
Cameron Run at Alexandria
City of Alexandria County, Virginia
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Action6 ft
Minor flood9.5 ft
Moderate flood11 ft
Major flood13 ft
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What floods at each level
- 18 ft
Water reaches buildings along Wheeler Avenue and Eisenhower Avenue.
- 14.5 ft
The Capital Beltway begins to flood between Eisenhower Avenue and Telegraph Road in Alexandria.
- 12 ft
Most of the Lower Holmes Run Trail along Cameron Run is flooded.
- 9.5 ft
Backwater flooding begins to affect the areas along Backlick Run.
- 7 ft
Water overflows the banks on both sides of Cameron Run upstream of the railroad culverts.
- 6 ft
A few low spots near the Lower Holmes Run Trail between the Fredericksburg Railroad bridge and the MetroRail bridge begin to flood, but there is no significant impact.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 1972 | 18.14 ft | 19,900 cfs |
| Sep 25, 1975 | 16.73 ft | 14,900 cfs |
| Jun 24, 2006 | 15.52 ft | 16,500 cfs |
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