Is the Savage River flooding?
The Savage River is tracked by 2 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 Savage River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 2 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 Savage River near Barton, MD. The highest level ever recorded there was 9.59 ft on 13 May 2025, carrying 8,240 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1948 (77 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.92 ft, 8.7 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savage River near Avilton, MD | No current data | — | — | — |
| Savage River near Barton, MD | No flood stage defined | 0.92 ft | — |