Cranberry Branch near Westminster, MD
Is Cranberry Branch near Westminster, MD flooding right now?
Cranberry Branch near Westminster, MD measured 1.28 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 3.7 ft below its 5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.28 ft
Streamflow
0 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5 ft, with major flooding at 9 ft. The highest crest on record was 8.89 ft on Wed, Jul 25, 2018.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4 ft | 2.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5 ft | 3.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 6 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 9 ft | 7.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 8.89 ft | 2018-07-25 |
| 7.47 ft | 1975-09-26 |
| 5.85 ft | 1972-06-22 |
| 5.8 ft | 2021-06-10 |
| 5.54 ft | 1970-07-09 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| North Branch Patapsco River at Cedarhurst, MD | 7.6 mi | Carroll County |
| Beaver Run near Finksburg, MD | 7.9 mi | Carroll County |
| Morgan Run near Louisville, MD | 9.7 mi | Carroll County |
| Georges Run near Beckleysville, MD | 10.6 mi | Baltimore County |
| Grave Run near Beckleysville, MD | 10.8 mi | Baltimore 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.