Gunpowder Falls at Hoffmanville, MD
Is Gunpowder Falls at Hoffmanville, MD flooding right now?
Gunpowder Falls at Hoffmanville, MD measured 1.00 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 5.0 ft below its 6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.00 ft
Streamflow
4 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6 ft, with major flooding at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.02 ft on Fri, Aug 28, 2009.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 ft | 4.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 7.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 10 ft | 9.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.02 ft | 2009-08-28 |
| 7.69 ft | 2018-07-24 |
| 6.93 ft | 2011-09-08 |
| 6.49 ft | 2018-07-26 |
| 6.14 ft | 2018-08-04 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Grave Run near Beckleysville, MD | 2.4 mi | Baltimore County |
| Georges Run near Beckleysville, MD | 4.4 mi | Baltimore County |
| Beetree Run at Bentley Springs, MD | 5.8 mi | Baltimore County |
| Gunpowder Falls near Parkton, MD | 6.9 mi | Baltimore County |
| Mingo Branch near Hereford, MD | 7.8 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.