RIVER GAUGE · LITTLE PATUXENT RIVER
Little Patuxent River at Allview
Howard County, Maryland
Water level271.77 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:25 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action278 ft
Minor flood280 ft
Moderate flood281 ft
Major flood283 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 283 ft
Carlinda Avenue begins to flood at its lowest point.
- 281 ft
Water approaches a residence in the Columbia area.
- 280 ft
Backyards and trails along the Little Patuxent River are flooded.
- 278 ft
Water exceeds the banks of the Little Patuxent River.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2018 | 284.53 ft | — |
| Jun 3, 2018 | 280.39 ft | — |
| Sep 7, 2011 | 280.23 ft | — |
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