Monocacy River at Monocacy Blvd at Frederick, MD
Is Monocacy River at Monocacy Blvd at Frederick, MD flooding right now?
Monocacy River at Monocacy Blvd at Frederick, MD measured 1.54 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 16.3 ft below its 17.8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.54 ft
Streamflow
65 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17.8 ft, with major flooding at 23.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.86 ft on Thu, Sep 2, 2021.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15.5 ft | 14.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17.8 ft | 16.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20.2 ft | 18.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 23.5 ft | 22.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.86 ft | 2021-09-02 |
| 25.56 ft | 2012-10-31 |
| 24.68 ft | 2003-12-12 |
| 24.57 ft | 2011-04-17 |
| 24.55 ft | 2018-09-10 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Linganore Creek at Linganore Rd near Frederick, MD | 2.6 mi | Frederick County |
| Carroll Creek above Rock Creek at Frederick, MD | 2.9 mi | Frederick County |
| Monocacy River at Jug Bridge near Frederick, MD | 2.9 mi | Frederick County |
| Carroll Creek near Frederick, MD | 3.2 mi | Frederick County |
| Linganore Creek near Libertytown, MD | 6.0 mi | Frederick 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.