RIVER GAUGE · SAWMILL CREEK
Sawmill Creek at Glen Burnie
Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Water level1.86 ft
Flow3 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action4 ft
Minor flood5 ft
Moderate flood7 ft
Major flood9 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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