Wills Creek near Cumberland, MD
Is Wills Creek near Cumberland, MD flooding right now?
Wills Creek near Cumberland, MD measured 1.87 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 8.1 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.87 ft
Streamflow
41 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 23.11 ft on Fri, Jan 19, 1996.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 7.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 8.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 10.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 12.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 23.11 ft | 1996-01-19 |
| 20.2 ft | 1936-03-17 |
| 15.14 ft | 1942-10-15 |
| 14.94 ft | 1984-08-13 |
| 14.12 ft | 2025-05-14 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| North Branch Potomac River near Cumberland, MD | 3.4 mi | Allegany County |
| Wills Creek at Ellerslie, MD | 3.5 mi | Allegany County |
| North Branch Potomac River at Pinto, MD | 7.6 mi | Mineral County |
| Sand Spring Run at Frostburg, MD | 8.0 mi | Allegany County |
| Wills Creek below Hyndman, PA | 10.5 mi | Bedford 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.