Patapsco River near Elkridge, MD
Is Patapsco River near Elkridge, MD flooding right now?
Patapsco River near Elkridge, MD measured 5.36 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 9.6 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.36 ft
Streamflow
39 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 21 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.76 ft on Sun, May 27, 2018.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 4.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 9.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 19 ft | 13.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 21 ft | 15.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.76 ft | 2018-05-27 |
| 23.78 ft | 2016-07-31 |
| 21.66 ft | 2011-09-07 |
| 21.15 ft | 2014-04-30 |
| 18.47 ft | 2013-01-31 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| East Branch Herbert Run at Arbutus, MD | 1.9 mi | Baltimore County |
| Patapsco River near Catonsville, MD | 2.7 mi | Baltimore County |
| Dead Run near Catonsville, MD | 4.9 mi | Baltimore County |
| Gwynns Falls at Washington Blvd at Baltimore, MD | 5.0 mi | Baltimore City |
| Sawmill Creek Tributary at Bwi near Ferndale, MD | 5.2 mi | Anne Arundel 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.