Is the Wills Creek flooding?

Maryland · 2 gauges · Maryland river levels

The Wills Creek 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 Wills Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 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.

data refreshed 12 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Wills Creek near Cumberland, MD. The highest level ever recorded there was 23.11 ft on 19 January 1996, carrying 45,900 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1924 (97 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.87 ft, 21.2 ft below that record.

Drains 247 sq mi · gauge elevation 640 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Wills Creek near Cumberland, MDNo flooding1.87 ft10 ft
Wills Creek at Ellerslie, MDNo current data
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.