Licking Creek at Pectonville, MD
Is Licking Creek at Pectonville, MD flooding right now?
Licking Creek at Pectonville, MD measured 1.68 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 8.3 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.68 ft
Streamflow
27 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.5 ft on Wed, May 14, 2025.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 8.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 12.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 16.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.5 ft | 2025-05-14 |
| 11.19 ft | 2021-09-02 |
| 10.55 ft | 2012-10-30 |
| 10.54 ft | 2005-03-29 |
| 10.2 ft | 2008-03-05 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Tonoloway Creek near Hancock, MD | 6.2 mi | Washington County |
| Potomac River at Hancock, MD | 7.3 mi | Washington County |
| Harlan Run near Hedgesville, WV | 8.8 mi | Berkeley County |
| Warm Springs Run near Berkeley Springs, WV | 9.7 mi | Morgan County |
| Back Creek near Jones Springs, WV | 11.3 mi | Berkeley 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.