RIVER GAUGE · LITTLE GUNPOWDER FALLS
Little Gunpowder Falls at Laurel Brook
Baltimore County, Maryland
Water level1.01 ft
Flow17 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6 ft
Minor flood7.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 16.5 ft
The bridge over Little Gunpowder Falls begins to flood at Bottom Road.
- 8 ft
Portions of Guyton Road begin to flood.
- 7.5 ft
Portions of Bottom Road begin to flood.
- 6 ft
Water overflowing the banks may affect nearby trails.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 1984 | 11.4 ft | 11,800 cfs |
| Aug 22, 1933 | 10.3 ft | 9,200 cfs |
| Jun 21, 1972 | 10.18 ft | 9,030 cfs |
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