Gwynns Falls at Washington Blvd in Baltimore
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 11.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 13.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 20.0 ft; major flooding begins at 22.0 ft.
| Action stage | 11.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 20.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 22.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 20.0 ft on Aug 26, 1999 (historic crest)
- 18.3 ft on Jul 22, 2018 (historic crest)
- 18.0 ft on Jul 7, 2004 (historic crest)
- 17.7 ft on Jul 31, 2016 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 11.0 ft | A portion of Gwynns Falls Park begins to flood. |
|---|---|
| 13.0 ft | Water covers the bike path alongside the stream, and approaches the end of Berlin Street. |
| 20.0 ft | Both banks of the stream are overflowed. |
| 22.0 ft | Water covers the railroad bridge near the end of Brunswick Street, along with a portion of the Carroll Park Golf Course and much of the Gwynns Falls Trail. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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