RIVER GAUGE · LICKING CREEK
Licking Creek at Pecktonville
Washington County, Maryland
Water level1.61 ft
Flow19 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9 ft
Minor flood10 ft
Moderate flood14 ft
Major flood18 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 14 ft
Water begins to cover the bridge over the creek at Pectonville Road.
- 10 ft
The access road to the river gauge off Pectonville Road floods, along with portions of Camp Harding Park, and low spots along Licking Creek Road.
- 9 ft
Water begins to overflow the banks near the creek.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 | 11.5 ft | 7,849 cfs |
| Sep 2, 2021 | 11.19 ft | 7,420 cfs |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 10.55 ft | 7,345 cfs |
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