Sligo Creek near Takoma Park, MD
Is Sligo Creek near Takoma Park, MD flooding right now?
Sligo Creek near Takoma Park, MD measured 0.51 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 5.0 ft below its 5.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.51 ft
Streamflow
1 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5.5 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 7.52 ft on Sat, Jul 19, 2025.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4 ft | 3.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5.5 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 10.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 7.52 ft | 2025-07-19 |
| 7.26 ft | 2022-07-03 |
| 6.79 ft | 2009-05-26 |
| 6.75 ft | 2018-07-25 |
| 6.7 ft | 2010-08-12 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Br Anacostia River near Hyattsville, MD | 3.2 mi | Prince George's County |
| Northwest Branch Anacostia River at Brentwood, MD | 3.7 mi | Prince George's County |
| Paint Branch near College Park, MD | 3.9 mi | Montgomery County |
| Northeast Branch Anacostia River at Riverdale, MD | 4.6 mi | Prince George's County |
| Northwest Branch Anacostia River near Colesville, MD | 5.6 mi | Montgomery 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.