RIVER GAUGE · PATUXENT RIVER
Patuxent River at Solomons Island (IN MLLW)
Calvert County, Maryland
Water level1.12 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action2.5 ft
Minor flood3 ft
Moderate flood4 ft
Major flood5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 3 ft
Parking lots near Charles Street in Solomons begin to flood, with several inches of water covering portions of both Charles Street and Williams Street.
- 2.8 ft
Water begins to cover Charles Street and Williams Street in Solomons Island.
- 2.5 ft
Under certain conditions, water may begin to pool near storm drains between 2.5 and 2.7 feet on the Solomons Island gauge, but impacts are minimal.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2021 | 4.82 ft | — |
| Sep 18, 2003 | 4.45 ft | — |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 4.41 ft | — |
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