Jones Falls at Sorrento, MD
Is Jones Falls at Sorrento, MD flooding right now?
Jones Falls at Sorrento, MD measured 7.76 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 9.2 ft below its 17 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.76 ft
Streamflow
27 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 22 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.11 ft on Thu, Jun 22, 1972.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 6.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 9.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 19 ft | 11.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 22 ft | 14.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.11 ft | 1972-06-22 |
| 17.2 ft | 1979-09-06 |
| 14.08 ft | 2011-09-07 |
| 13.7 ft | 1984-08-10 |
| 13.38 ft | 2014-04-30 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Long Quarter Branch at Lutherville, MD | 4.1 mi | Baltimore County |
| Stony Run at Ridgemede Road at Baltimore, MD | 4.4 mi | Baltimore City |
| West Branch Herring Run at Idlewylde, MD | 4.5 mi | Baltimore County |
| Powder Mill Run near Lochearn, MD | 4.9 mi | Baltimore County |
| Gwynns Falls at Villa Nova, MD | 5.1 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.