GUNPOWDER FALLS NEAR PARKTON, MD
Is GUNPOWDER FALLS NEAR PARKTON, MD flooding right now?
No — GUNPOWDER FALLS NEAR PARKTON, MD is at 2.20 ft, 7.8 ft below its 10 ft flood stage, as of 38 min ago.
Gauge height
2.20 ft
Streamflow
161 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.62 ft on Thu, Sep 8, 2011.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 7.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 8.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 12.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.62 ft | 2011-09-08 |
| 9.77 ft | 2012-10-30 |
| 9.66 ft | 2018-07-26 |
| 7.54 ft | 2014-04-30 |
| 7.51 ft | 2009-08-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| MINGO BRANCH NEAR HEREFORD, MD | 1.0 mi | Baltimore County |
| BEETREE RUN AT BENTLEY SPRINGS, MD | 3.8 mi | Baltimore County |
| LITTLE FALLS AT BLUE MOUNT, MD | 3.8 mi | Baltimore County |
| GEORGES RUN NEAR BECKLEYSVILLE, MD | 4.4 mi | Baltimore County |
| GRAVE RUN NEAR BECKLEYSVILLE, MD | 5.4 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.