RIVER GAUGE · DEAD RUN
Dead Run at Franklintown
Baltimore County, Maryland
Water level0.33 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:40 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood10 ft
Moderate flood12 ft
Major flood14 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 14 ft
Numerous roads and at least a couple homes near the stream are flooded.
- 12 ft
Dogwood Road and Kernan Road are flooded. Water approaches homes near this intersection. Little Creek Road is also flooded.
- 11.5 ft
Water reaches the highest point within Dead Run Park. Once this level is exceeded, water will begin flowing toward and covering Dogwood Road. Kernan Road is also flooded.
- 10 ft
Kernan Road begins to flood. Portions of Dead Run Park are flooded.
- 9.5 ft
Water begins to cover grassy areas in Dead Run Park.
- 8 ft
Dead Run reaches bankfull but no impacts are observed.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 1972 | 12.5 ft | 7,400 cfs |
| Aug 12, 1984 | 12.32 ft | 7,050 cfs |
| Jul 6, 2004 | 11.33 ft | 5,330 cfs |
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