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RIVER GAUGE · NORTHWEST BRANCH PATAPSCO RIVER

Northwest Branch Patapsco River at Baltimore/Fort McHenry (IN MLLW)

Baltimore City County, Maryland

Water level1.73 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:06 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action2.5 ft
Minor flood3.4 ft
Moderate flood4.6 ft
Major flood6 ft

The past week

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What floods at each level

Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
Aug 13, 20259.77 ft—
Sep 19, 20038.15 ft—
Aug 22, 19337.69 ft—

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