Major Flood
19 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19 ft
Numerous roads are flooding with major flooding occurring throughout the basin.
16 ft
Significant agricultural flooding is occurring in the area.
8 ft
Keysville-Bruceville Road begins to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 1975 | 18.98 ft | 28,000 cfs |
| Jun 21, 1972 | 17.86 ft | 22,800 cfs |
| Jan 18, 1996 | 13.65 ft | 10,100 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BRUM2
River
Big Pipe Creek
County
Carroll, MD
Coordinates
39.6125°N, 77.2375°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Pipe Creek at Bruceville?
The Big Pipe Creek at Bruceville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01639500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Big Pipe Creek at Bruceville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Pipe Creek at Bruceville is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Pipe Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Big Pipe Creek at Bruceville to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Big Pipe Creek at Bruceville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Carroll County, Maryland at coordinates 39.6125°N, 77.2375°W. USGS site number: 01639500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey