RIVER GAUGE · PATAPSCO RIVER
Patapsco River near Elkridge below Patapsco Valley State Park
Howard County, Maryland
Water level7.46 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action15 ft
Minor flood16 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 16 ft
Hammonds Ferry Road floods and is closed at the Patapsco River. Backwater flooding likely also leads to the closure of Furnace Avenue in Elkridge.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2018 | 21.38 ft | — |
| Sep 28, 2018 | 20.29 ft | — |
| Jul 26, 2018 | 19.69 ft | — |
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