RIVER GAUGE · PISCATAWAY CREEK
Piscataway Creek at Piscataway
Prince Georges County, Maryland
Water level1.92 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft
Minor flood11.5 ft
Moderate flood15 ft
Major flood18 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 18 ft
Maryland State Route 223 begins to flood.
- 15 ft
Water approaches homes near the creek east of Fort Washington.
- 11.5 ft
Portions of Livingston Road and Windbrook Drive near the creek are flooded.
- 10 ft
Overbank flooding is occurring but no impacts to property are observed.
- 7.5 ft
The banks of the stream begin to overflow but no impacts are observed.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2020 | 15.42 ft | 12,400 cfs |
| Aug 11, 2014 | 13.15 ft | 8,130 cfs |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 12.27 ft | 13,600 cfs |
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