Hawlings River near Sandy Spring, MD
Is Hawlings River near Sandy Spring, MD flooding right now?
Hawlings River near Sandy Spring, MD measured 0.50 ft on 2026-10-27 18:45:00 UTC. That observation was 6.0 ft below its 6.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.50 ft
Streamflow
11 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 9.24 ft on Fri, Jan 19, 1996.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 ft | 4.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6.5 ft | 6.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 9.24 ft | 1996-01-19 |
| 8.8 ft | 1979-09-06 |
| 8.79 ft | 2001-06-22 |
| 8.55 ft | 1998-06-23 |
| 8.35 ft | 1989-05-06 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Patuxent River below Brighton Dam near Brighton MD | 1.5 mi | Montgomery County |
| Patuxent River near Unity, MD | 4.8 mi | Montgomery County |
| Cattail Creek near Glenwood, MD | 5.8 mi | Howard County |
| Paint Branch Tributary near Colesville, MD | 6.2 mi | Montgomery County |
| Middle Patuxent River near Simpsonville, MD | 6.7 mi | Howard 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.