Bennett Creek at Park Mills, MD
Is Bennett Creek at Park Mills, MD flooding right now?
Bennett Creek at Park Mills, MD measured 1.45 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 9.6 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.45 ft
Streamflow
13 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.1 ft on Wed, Jun 21, 1972.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 4.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 9.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 15.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 18.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.1 ft | 1972-06-21 |
| 14.55 ft | 2003-09-23 |
| 14.33 ft | 1971-09-12 |
| 12.65 ft | 1988-05-19 |
| 12.13 ft | 2011-09-09 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Bennett Creek Tributary at Park Mills, MD | 0.7 mi | Frederick County |
| Monocacy River near Dickerson, MD | 2.6 mi | Frederick County |
| Soper Branch at Hyattstown, MD | 5.7 mi | Montgomery County |
| Tenmile Creek near Clarksburg, MD | 7.0 mi | Montgomery County |
| Tenmile Creek near Boyds, MD | 7.2 mi | Montgomery County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.