Major Flood
17 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Nobles Mill Road is flooded, along with Nobles Mill and Wilsons Mill. Water approaches other structures.
14 ft
Water approaches Nobles Mill between Darlington and Churchville.
10 ft
Water approaches Wilsons Mill near Darlington.
9 ft
Overbank flooding is occurring near Deer Creek, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2014 | 13.98 ft | 12,600 cfs |
| Aug 30, 2018 | 13.47 ft | 12,200 cfs |
| Jun 27, 2006 | 12.32 ft | 11,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DRLM2
River
Deer Creek (MD)
County
Harford, MD
Coordinates
39.6175°N, 76.1919°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Deer Creek (MD) near Darlington?
The Deer Creek (MD) near Darlington gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01580520) 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 Deer Creek (MD) near Darlington?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Deer Creek (MD) near Darlington is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Deer Creek (MD) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Deer Creek (MD) near Darlington 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 Deer Creek (MD) near Darlington gauge located?
The gauge is located in Harford County, Maryland at coordinates 39.6175°N, 76.1919°W. USGS site number: 01580520. 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.