RIVER GAUGE · HUDSON BRANCH
Hudson Branch near Rogers Avenue at Ellicott City
Howard County, Maryland
Water level253.44 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:50 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action257 ft
Minor flood258 ft
Moderate flood259 ft
Major flood260 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2018 | 261.06 ft | — |
| May 27, 2018 | 258.98 ft | — |
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