Patuxent River near Bowie Water Level

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

FLOOD STAGES

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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

Minor Flood

19 ft

Action Stage

17 ft

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Historic Crests

Date	Stage	Flow
Jun 21, 1972	27.9 ft	31,100 cfs
Sep 8, 2011	21.1 ft	16,800 cfs
Apr 30, 2014	20.56 ft	15,600 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

01594440

NWS LID

BOWM2

River

Patuxent River

County

Anne Arundel, MD

Coordinates

38.9558°N, 76.6939°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Patuxent River near Bowie?

The Patuxent River near Bowie gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01594440) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.

What is flood stage for Patuxent River near Bowie?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Patuxent River near Bowie is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.

How do I get alerts when Patuxent River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Patuxent River near Bowie to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.

Where is the Patuxent River near Bowie gauge located?

The gauge is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland at coordinates 38.9558°N, 76.6939°W. USGS site number: 01594440. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey

Stage may be affected by ice.

Patuxent River near Bowie Water Level & Flood Stage.