RIVER GAUGE · PATUXENT RIVER
Patuxent River below Brighton Dam
Montgomery County, Maryland
Water level1.63 ft
Flow41 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood9 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 9 ft
Havilland Mill Road begins to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2013 | 11.88 ft | 5,730 cfs |
| Apr 30, 2014 | 11.41 ft | 5,157 cfs |
| Dec 10, 2003 | 11.03 ft | 4,800 cfs |
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