Major Flood
18 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
10 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
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.
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 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PECM2
River
Licking Creek
County
Washington, MD
Coordinates
39.6763°N, 78.0425°W
Get Flood Alerts for Licking Creek
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Licking Creek at Pecktonville?
The Licking Creek at Pecktonville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01613525) 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 Licking Creek at Pecktonville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Licking Creek at Pecktonville is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Licking Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Licking Creek at Pecktonville 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 Licking Creek at Pecktonville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washington County, Maryland at coordinates 39.6763°N, 78.0425°W. USGS site number: 01613525. 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