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
14 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
The Essex Road bridge floods.
21 ft
Maryland Route 26 is completely flooded in a small area between Essex and Sunmar. Numerous businesses are flooded along both sides of Essex Road.
19 ft
Maryland State Route 26 begins to flood, along with Essex Road. Numerous buildings are flooded.
14 ft
Water approaches businesses on the north side of Maryland Route 26 between Essex Road and Sunmar Court. Buckingham Road is flooded up to the bridge.
11.5 ft
Parking lots near the stream begin to flood. Water approaches Buckingham Road and Lancaster Road.
11 ft
Queen Anne Road begins to flood between Essex Road and Villa Nova Road.
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 | 21.5 ft | 16,200 cfs |
| Aug 12, 1984 | 15.5 ft | 8,690 cfs |
| Sep 7, 2011 | 14.49 ft | 7,720 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
VNVM2
River
Gwynns Falls
County
Baltimore, MD
Coordinates
39.3458°N, 76.7333°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Gwynns Falls at Villa Nova?
The Gwynns Falls at Villa Nova gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01589300) 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 Gwynns Falls at Villa Nova?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Gwynns Falls at Villa Nova is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Gwynns Falls rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Gwynns Falls at Villa Nova 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 Gwynns Falls at Villa Nova gauge located?
The gauge is located in Baltimore County, Maryland at coordinates 39.3458°N, 76.7333°W. USGS site number: 01589300. 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.