Gwynns Falls at Villa Nova
Baltimore County, Maryland
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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