Is the Dead Run flooding?
The Dead Run is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Maryland. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Dead Run is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Maryland river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Dead Run at Franklintown, MD. The highest level ever recorded there was 12.50 ft on 22 June 1972, carrying 7,400 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1960 (54 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.32 ft, 12.2 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dead Run near Catonsville, MD | No flooding | 0.32 ft | 9 ft | |
| Dead Run at Woodlawn, MD | No flooding | 0.27 ft | 9 ft | |
| Dead Run at Franklintown, MD | No flooding | 0.32 ft | 10 ft |