Winters Run near Benson, MD
Is Winters Run near Benson, MD flooding right now?
Winters Run near Benson, MD measured 1.29 ft on 2026-10-27 18:15:00 UTC. That observation was 7.7 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.29 ft
Streamflow
17 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.6 ft on Thu, Jun 22, 1972.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 7.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 9.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 11.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.6 ft | 1972-06-22 |
| 11.35 ft | 1984-07-01 |
| 11.24 ft | 2006-06-28 |
| 10.58 ft | 1999-09-16 |
| 10.47 ft | 2024-01-10 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Winters Run near Bel Air, MD | 0.4 mi | Harford County |
| Bear Cabin Branch near Bel Air, MD | 2.0 mi | Harford County |
| Plumtree Run near Bel Air, MD | 2.1 mi | Harford County |
| Bynum Run at Bel Air, MD | 2.7 mi | Harford County |
| Wheel Creek near Abingdon, MD | 3.2 mi | Harford 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.