Is the Patapsco River flooding?
The Patapsco River 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 Patapsco River 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 Patapsco River at Hollofield, MD. The highest level ever recorded there was 31.30 ft on 22 June 1972, carrying 80,600 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1933 (69 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.49 ft, 29.8 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patapsco River at Hollofield, MD | No flooding | 1.49 ft | 11 ft | |
| Patapsco River near Catonsville, MD | No flooding | 10.15 ft | 20 ft | |
| Patapsco River near Elkridge, MD | No flooding | 5.36 ft | 15 ft |