Patapsco River near Elkridge below Patapsco Valley State Park
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 15.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 16.0 ft.
| Action stage | 15.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 16.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 21.4 ft on Aug 4, 2018 (historic crest)
- 20.3 ft on Sep 28, 2018 (historic crest)
- 19.7 ft on Jul 26, 2018 (historic crest)
- 19.6 ft on Sep 10, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 16.0 ft | Hammonds Ferry Road floods and is closed at the Patapsco River. Backwater flooding likely also leads to the closure of Furnace Avenue in Elkridge. |
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Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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