Major Flood
13 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
11 ft
Minor Flood
8.5 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Significant flooding is occurring along the creek, with several roads flooded and potentially a couple structures.
11 ft
Water approaches the underside of bridges on Dulaney Valley Road and Seminary Avenue. Backwater caused by regulation from these bridges may cause additional flooding near a parking lot off Seminary Avenue.
8.5 ft
Water approaches a substation located off Dulaney Valley Road.
7 ft
Water begins to exceed the banks of the creek, but no impacts are observed.
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 26, 2018 | 7.31 ft | 1,390 cfs |
| Jun 22, 2015 | 7.14 ft | 1,310 cfs |
| Jul 10, 2019 | 7 ft | 1,250 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LUTM2
River
Long Quarter Branch
County
Baltimore, MD
Coordinates
39.4253°N, 76.5964°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Long Quarter Branch at Lutherville?
The Long Quarter Branch at Lutherville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01583800) 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 Long Quarter Branch at Lutherville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Long Quarter Branch at Lutherville is 8.5 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Long Quarter Branch rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Long Quarter Branch at Lutherville 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 Long Quarter Branch at Lutherville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Baltimore County, Maryland at coordinates 39.4253°N, 76.5964°W. USGS site number: 01583800. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice.