Sawmill Creek at Glen Burnie, MD
Is Sawmill Creek at Glen Burnie, MD flooding right now?
Sawmill Creek at Glen Burnie, MD measured 1.85 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 3.1 ft below its 5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.85 ft
Streamflow
3 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5 ft, with major flooding at 9 ft. The highest crest on record was 7.61 ft on Tue, Aug 12, 2014.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4 ft | 2.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5 ft | 3.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 7 ft | 5.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 9 ft | 7.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 7.61 ft | 2014-08-12 |
| 6.8 ft | 2018-07-22 |
| 6.39 ft | 2011-09-08 |
| 5.74 ft | 1999-09-16 |
| 5.25 ft | 2011-08-28 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Sawmill Creek Tributary at Bwi near Ferndale, MD | 1.2 mi | Anne Arundel County |
| Sawmill Creek at Crain Hwy at Glen Burnie, MD | 1.3 mi | Anne Arundel County |
| East Branch Herbert Run at Arbutus, MD | 5.9 mi | Baltimore County |
| Patapsco River near Elkridge, MD | 6.3 mi | Howard County |
| South Fork Jabez Branch at Millersville, MD | 7.1 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.