Paint Branch near College Park, MD
Is Paint Branch near College Park, MD flooding right now?
Paint Branch near College Park, MD measured 1.33 ft on 2026-09-11 01:35:00 UTC. That observation was 10.7 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.33 ft
Streamflow
1 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 22 ft. The highest crest on record was 8.85 ft on Sun, Aug 14, 2011.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 7.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 10.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 12.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 22 ft | 20.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 8.85 ft | 2011-08-14 |
| 7.13 ft | 2009-05-26 |
| 6.61 ft | 2010-09-30 |
| 6.59 ft | 2018-06-03 |
| 6.02 ft | 2014-04-30 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Sligo Creek near Takoma Park, MD | 3.9 mi | Montgomery County |
| Paint Branch Tributary near Colesville, MD | 4.0 mi | Montgomery County |
| Northwest Branch Anacostia River near Colesville, MD | 4.1 mi | Montgomery County |
| Northeast Branch Anacostia River at Riverdale, MD | 5.4 mi | Prince George's County |
| Northwest Br Anacostia River near Hyattsville, MD | 5.6 mi | Prince George's 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.