RIVER GAUGE · MONOCACY RIVER
Monocacy River at Bridgeport
Frederick County, Maryland
Water level2.09 ft
Flow9 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action11 ft
Minor flood13 ft
Moderate flood21 ft
Major flood25 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 25 ft
Significant flooding is occurring on both sides of the river with homes and roads flooded.
- 23.5 ft
Water covers the Taneytown Pike bridge over the Monocacy. The road on each side will already be underwater.
- 21 ft
Water approaches homes on the Frederick County side near Bridgeport.
- 20 ft
Taneytown Pike begins to flood on both sides of the river.
- 16 ft
Flooding of fields and yards begins near Bridgeport.
- 13 ft
Baptist Road near Bridgeport begins to flood.
- 11 ft
Water begins to overflow downstream areas, but is not affecting any property.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 1996 | 25.42 ft | 24,400 cfs |
| Aug 23, 1933 | 25 ft | 23,000 cfs |
| Jun 21, 1972 | 24.05 ft | 21,300 cfs |
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