Little Patuxent River near Guilford
Howard County, Maryland
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 20 ft
Both US 29 bridges over the Little Patuxent are flooded. Water covers several other roads and numerous trails and footbridges near the river.
- 18 ft
Water begins to cover the US 29 southbound bridge over the Little Patuxent in Columbia. Water approaches homes in a neighborhood just downstream.
- 15 ft
Floodwater approaches US 29 in Columbia and begins to cover Vollmerhausen Road near Savage.
- 13 ft
Water approaches the very end of Owen Brown Road.
- 12 ft
Water covers the bridge at South Entrance Road. Several trail bridges also begin to flood.
- 9.5 ft
Large parts of the Patuxent Branch Trail are completely flooded along with several trail bridges between Old Guilford Road and South Carlinda Avenue.
- 8 ft
Several parts of the Patuxent Branch Trail start to flood near the Little Patuxent River.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 1972 | 18.38 ft | 12,400 cfs |
| May 27, 2018 | 15.23 ft | 7,590 cfs |
| Jun 24, 2006 | 15.09 ft | 7,450 cfs |
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