Major Flood
9 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
7 ft
Minor Flood
5 ft
Action Stage
4 ft
What Floods at Each Level
9 ft
Numerous roads and at least a couple businesses and parking lots are flooded.
7 ft
Water approaches a business near Crain Highway, and covers several roads nearby.
6 ft
Water overflows the culvert at Crain Highway and covers the Northwest Baltimore and Annapolis Trail.
5 ft
Water flows over the Central Avenue culvert.
4 ft
Water overflows the banks but no impacts are observed.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2014 | 7.61 ft | 1,180 cfs |
| Jul 22, 2018 | 6.8 ft | 544 cfs |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 6.39 ft | 400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GBSM2
River
Sawmill Creek
County
Anne Arundel, MD
Coordinates
39.1700°N, 76.6306°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sawmill Creek at Glen Burnie?
The Sawmill Creek at Glen Burnie gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01589500) 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 Sawmill Creek at Glen Burnie?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sawmill Creek at Glen Burnie is 5 feet. Action stage begins at 4 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 9 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sawmill Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Sawmill Creek at Glen Burnie 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 Sawmill Creek at Glen Burnie gauge located?
The gauge is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland at coordinates 39.1700°N, 76.6306°W. USGS site number: 01589500. 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.