Little Patuxent River at Savage, MD
Is Little Patuxent River at Savage, MD flooding right now?
Little Patuxent River at Savage, MD measured 2.82 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 7.2 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.82 ft
Streamflow
12 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.4 ft on Thu, Jun 22, 1972.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 5.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 11.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 17.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.4 ft | 1972-06-22 |
| 18.74 ft | 2006-06-26 |
| 18.52 ft | 2016-07-31 |
| 17.97 ft | 2014-05-01 |
| 17.5 ft | 1933-08-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Dorsey Run near Jessup, MD | 2.1 mi | Anne Arundel County |
| Little Patuxent River at Guilford, MD | 3.0 mi | Howard County |
| Patuxent River near Laurel, MD | 3.3 mi | Howard County |
| L Pax Riv Tributary above Lake Elkhorn near Guilford, MD | 3.8 mi | Howard County |
| Middle Patuxent River near Simpsonville, MD | 6.2 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.