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Hudson Branch near Rogers Avenue at Ellicott City
Maryland — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Howard County, Maryland on the Hudson Branch. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: ECHM2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →

Flood Stages

Major Flood

260 ft

Moderate Flood

259 ft

Minor Flood

258 ft

Action Stage

257 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

What Floods at Each Level

260 ft

Major flooding is occurring with homes and roads flooded on Upper Main Street. This water will likely continue flowing down Main Street, causing additional damage.

259 ft

Overbank flooding approaches homes on Upper Main Street in Ellicott City.

258 ft

Water exceeds the banks of the stream, and begins to flow onto Main Street near Rogers Avenue.

257 ft

Water reaches the underside of an access road bridge near Main Street and Rogers Avenue.

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
May 27, 2018261.06 ft
May 27, 2018261.06 ft
May 27, 2018258.98 ft
May 27, 2018258.98 ft

About This Gauge

NWS LID

ECHM2

River

Hudson Branch

County

Howard, MD

Coordinates

39.2686°N, 76.8100°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Hudson Branch near Rogers Avenue at Ellicott City?

The Hudson Branch near Rogers Avenue at Ellicott City gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Hudson Branch near Rogers Avenue at Ellicott City?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Hudson Branch near Rogers Avenue at Ellicott City is 258 feet. Action stage begins at 257 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 259 feet, and major flooding at 260 feet.

How do I get alerts when Hudson Branch rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Hudson Branch near Rogers Avenue at Ellicott City to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the Hudson Branch near Rogers Avenue at Ellicott City gauge located?

The gauge is located in Howard County, Maryland at coordinates 39.2686°N, 76.8100°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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