Northwest Branch Patapsco River at Baltimore/Fort McHenry (IN MLLW)
Baltimore City County, Maryland
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 6.5 ft
Water approaches Caroline Street.
- 6 ft
Water reaches the corner of Ann Street and Thames Street.
- 5.5 ft
Water begins to cover the Pier 4 promenade on the west side and Pier 5 on the west side.
- 5.25 ft
The boardwalk at Fells Point begins to flood. Water also begins to cover low spots in the promenade at the end of Broadway Street.
- 5 ft
Water begins to cover the Pier 4 promenade on the east side.
- 4.5 ft
The end of Ann Street begins to flood.
- 4.25 ft
The concrete promenade at Fells Point begins to flood. Water also begins to cover the boardwalk at the Maritime Park water taxi stop.
- 3.5 ft
Water begins to cover the promenade at the Inner Harbor at the electric boat dock west of the World Trade Center. A half foot of water covers parts of Thames Street in the Fells Point area.
- 3 ft
Flooding is occurring at the end of Thames Street. Water also nearly covers the promenade at the dragon boat dock in the Inner Harbor.
- 2 ft
Water begins to cover the lower promenade at the Harbor Place water taxi stop.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2025 | 9.77 ft | — |
| Sep 19, 2003 | 8.15 ft | — |
| Aug 22, 1933 | 7.69 ft | — |
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