Little Patuxent River at Guilford, MD
Is Little Patuxent River at Guilford, MD flooding right now?
Little Patuxent River at Guilford, MD measured 1.69 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 10.3 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.69 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.38 ft on Thu, Jun 22, 1972.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 6.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 10.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 14.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 18.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.38 ft | 1972-06-22 |
| 15.23 ft | 2018-05-28 |
| 15.09 ft | 2006-06-25 |
| 14.97 ft | 2016-07-31 |
| 14.06 ft | 2011-09-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| L Pax Riv Tributary above Lake Elkhorn near Guilford, MD | 1.8 mi | Howard County |
| Little Patuxent River at Savage, MD | 3.0 mi | Howard County |
| Middle Patuxent River near Simpsonville, MD | 3.3 mi | Howard County |
| Patuxent River near Laurel, MD | 3.8 mi | Howard County |
| L Pax Riv Tributary above Wilde Lake at Columbia, MD | 4.1 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.