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Dead Run at Franklintown

National Weather Service gauge DRFM2 · Maryland · Baltimore County · 39.3111, -76.7167 · USGS 01589330

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 12.0 ft; major flooding begins at 14.0 ft.

Action stage8.0 ft
Minor flooding10.0 ft
Moderate flooding12.0 ft
Major flooding14.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

8.0 ftDead Run reaches bankfull but no impacts are observed.
9.5 ftWater begins to cover grassy areas in Dead Run Park.
10.0 ftKernan Road begins to flood. Portions of Dead Run Park are flooded.
11.5 ftWater reaches the highest point within Dead Run Park. Once this level is exceeded, water will begin flowing toward and covering Dogwood Road. Kernan Road is also flooded.
12.0 ftDogwood Road and Kernan Road are flooded. Water approaches homes near this intersection. Little Creek Road is also flooded.
14.0 ftNumerous roads and at least a couple homes near the stream are flooded.

Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.

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