East Branch Herbert Run at Arbutus, MD
Is East Branch Herbert Run at Arbutus, MD flooding right now?
East Branch Herbert Run at Arbutus, MD measured 0.85 ft on 2026-09-11 01:40:00 UTC. That observation was 6.2 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.85 ft
Streamflow
0 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.25 ft on Thu, Aug 26, 1999.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 ft | 4.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 6.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 8.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 11.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.25 ft | 1999-08-26 |
| 10.12 ft | 2018-07-22 |
| 9.27 ft | 2014-08-12 |
| 9.21 ft | 2018-05-27 |
| 8.35 ft | 2020-08-12 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Patapsco River near Elkridge, MD | 1.9 mi | Howard County |
| Gwynns Falls at Washington Blvd at Baltimore, MD | 3.1 mi | Baltimore City |
| Gwynns Run at Baltimore, MD | 3.4 mi | Baltimore City |
| Patapsco River near Catonsville, MD | 3.9 mi | Baltimore County |
| Dead Run near Catonsville, MD | 4.7 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.