RIVER GAUGE · PAINT BRANCH TRIBUTARY
Paint Branch Tributary Near Colesville, MD
Montgomery County, Maryland
Water level1.43 ft
Flow0 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:50 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action11 ft
Minor flood13 ft
The past week
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Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2021 | 4.82 ft | 402 cfs |
| Sep 1, 2021 | 4.81 ft | 400 cfs |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 4.48 ft | 437 cfs |
When the water runs low
- 5 ft
Stage needed to inundate designated Gulf Sturgeon critical habitat below Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam.
- 3 ft
Temporary (not sustainable) operating level for of Scholz Power Plant
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