Paint Branch Tributary near Colesville, MD
Is Paint Branch Tributary near Colesville, MD flooding right now?
Paint Branch Tributary near Colesville, MD measured 1.39 ft on 2026-09-11 00:50:00 UTC. That observation was 11.6 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.39 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 4.82 ft on Tue, Aug 17, 2021.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 9.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 11.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 4.82 ft | 2021-08-17 |
| 4.81 ft | 2021-09-01 |
| 4.48 ft | 2015-06-27 |
| 4.43 ft | 2013-06-10 |
| 4.24 ft | 2018-09-18 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Branch Anacostia River near Colesville, MD | 2.7 mi | Montgomery County |
| Paint Branch near College Park, MD | 4.0 mi | Montgomery County |
| Turkey Branch near Rockville, MD | 5.1 mi | Montgomery County |
| Hawlings River near Sandy Spring, MD | 6.2 mi | Montgomery County |
| Patuxent River near Laurel, MD | 6.5 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.