Is the Patuxent River flooding?
The Patuxent River is tracked by 4 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 Patuxent River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 4 of 4 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 Patuxent River near Laurel, MD. The highest level ever recorded there was 25.00 ft on 22 June 1972, carrying 26,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1945 (81 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.32 ft, 20.7 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patuxent River near Unity, MD | No flooding | 1.92 ft | 8 ft | |
| Patuxent River below Brighton Dam near Brighton MD | No flooding | 1.64 ft | 9 ft | |
| Patuxent River near Laurel, MD | No flooding | 4.32 ft | 9.5 ft | |
| Patuxent River near Bowie, MD | No flooding | 3.98 ft | 19 ft |