Western Branch at Upper Marlboro, MD
Is Western Branch at Upper Marlboro, MD flooding right now?
Western Branch at Upper Marlboro, MD measured 1.47 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 9.5 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.47 ft
Streamflow
8 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 19 ft. The highest crest on record was 21.18 ft on Thu, Sep 8, 2011.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 9.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 14.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 17.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21.18 ft | 2011-09-08 |
| 18.55 ft | 2008-05-12 |
| 16.81 ft | 2011-08-28 |
| 15.39 ft | 1999-09-16 |
| 15.26 ft | 2012-10-30 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Piscataway Creek at Woodyard, MD | 5.5 mi | Prince George's County |
| Piscataway Creek Tributary at Joint Base Andrews, MD | 6.2 mi | Prince George's County |
| Piscataway Creek at Joint Base Andrews, MD | 6.6 mi | Prince George's County |
| Meetinghouse Branch at Camp Springs, MD | 8.3 mi | Prince George's County |
| Patuxent River near Bowie, MD | 10.2 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.