GEORGES CREEK AT FRANKLIN, MD

Allegany County, Maryland · USGS gauge 01599000 · NWS WSTM2 · Maryland river levels

Nearby: river levels near Swanton

Is GEORGES CREEK AT FRANKLIN, MD flooding right now?

No — GEORGES CREEK AT FRANKLIN, MD is at 2.16 ft, 6.9 ft below its 9.1 ft flood stage, as of 49 min ago.

Gauge height
2.16 ft
as of 49 min ago
Streamflow
25 cfs
data refreshed 3 min ago

Minor flooding here begins at 9.1 ft, with major flooding at 13.1 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.2 ft on Tue, May 13, 2025.

Flood stages at this gauge

CategoryStageCurrent distance
Action7 ft4.8 ft below
Minor flood9.1 ft6.9 ft below
Moderate flood11.1 ft8.9 ft below
Major flood13.1 ft10.9 ft below

Highest crests on record

StageDate
15.2 ft2025-05-13
13.86 ft1996-09-06
12.49 ft2004-09-08
12.47 ft1964-04-29
12.17 ft1942-10-15

Last 7 days

Past 7 days · 1.97–2.26 ft

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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.

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