RIVER GAUGE · BENNETT CREEK
Bennett Creek at Park Mills
Frederick County, Maryland
Water level1.42 ft
Flow8 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6 ft
Minor flood11 ft
Moderate flood17 ft
Major flood20 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 17 ft
Water covers the bridge at Mount Ephraim Road.
- 11 ft
An Access Road near mount Ephraim Road begins to flood. Upstream, Peters Road also floods.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 1972 | 22.1 ft | 32,200 cfs |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 14.55 ft | 13,500 cfs |
| Sep 11, 1971 | 14.33 ft | 13,000 cfs |
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