Gwynns Falls near Delight
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 11.0 ft; major flooding begins at 13.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 13.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 8.7 ft on Sep 7, 2011 (historic crest)
- 8.3 ft on Sep 29, 2015 (historic crest)
- 8.2 ft on Jul 23, 2018 (historic crest)
- 7.5 ft on Jul 17, 2017 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.5 ft | Gwynnbrook Avenue begins to flood. Water also approaches nearby railroad tracks. |
|---|---|
| 11.0 ft | The intersection of Gwynnbrook Avenue and Owings Mills Boulevard is flooded. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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