RIVER GAUGE · LITTLE PATUXENT RIVER
Little Patuxent River near Savage
Howard County, Maryland
Water level2.81 ft
Flow11 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood10 ft
Moderate flood14 ft
Major flood20 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 16 ft
Laurel-Fort Meade Road is covered by water.
- 14 ft
Maryland State Route 198 (Laurel-Fort Meade Road) begins to flood. Water also begins to encroach on the Tipton Airport property.
- 10 ft
Riverside trails begin to flood. Water also approaches fields off Bald Eagle Drive, and approach Brock Bridge Road.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 1972 | 25.4 ft | 35,400 cfs |
| Jun 25, 2006 | 18.74 ft | 16,400 cfs |
| Jul 31, 2016 | 18.52 ft | 15,900 cfs |
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