Major Flood
14 ft
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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
12 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Dead Run at Franklintown?
The Dead Run at Franklintown gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01589330) 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 Dead Run at Franklintown?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Dead Run at Franklintown is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Dead Run rises?
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Where is the Dead Run at Franklintown gauge located?
The gauge is located in Baltimore County, Maryland at coordinates 39.3111°N, 76.7167°W. USGS site number: 01589330. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice.