Scotts Level Branch at Rockdale water level

Name: Scotts Level Branch at Rockdale water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
License: https://www.usgs.gov/information-policies-and-instructions/copyrights-and-credits

River gauge, Scotts Level Branch, Maryland, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

0.71ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 07:50 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 1.2 cfs
Water temperature: 57 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Scotts Level Branch at Rockdale reads 0.71 ft, a normal level.

It is 6.29 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.70 ft and 1.23 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 57 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 7.83 ftJuly 31, 2016

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 7.00 ft, still 6.29 ft away.

What happens at each level

10.00 ft: Rolling Road floods and Twin Lakes Drive is also flooded. Water may be in several nearby homes.
9.00 ft: Water covers a significant number of yards near the stream.
7.00 ft: Water enters backyards of homes near the stream.
0.71 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	7.83 ft	July 31, 2016
2	7.62 ft	September 7, 2011
3	6.17 ft	April 30, 2014
4	5.70 ft	July 23, 2018
5	5.49 ft	November 16, 2006
6	5.44 ft	June 25, 2006

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 69° 47° – Wind 11 mph

21 Wed 65° 45° – Wind 11 mph

22 Thu 65° 43° – Wind 13 mph

23 Fri 61° 48° – Wind 10 mph

24 Sat 61° 46° – Wind 6 mph

25 Sun 64° 47° – Wind 6 mph

26 Mon 67° 47° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:24 AM Sunset 06:21 PM Daylight 10 hr, 57 min Waxing gibbous 73%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Gwynns Falls at Villa NovaRiver gauge, Gwynns Falls	0.81 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	1.9 mi
Tributary to Dead Run Tributary at WoodlawnRiver gauge, Tributary to Dead Run Tributary	0.56 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	2.5 mi
Dead Run Tributary near WoodlawnRiver gauge, Dead Run Tributary	0.15 ft	Below flood stage	±0	3.0 mi
Red Run near Owings MillsRiver gauge, Red Run	2.7 cfs	Normal	−0.3 cfs	3.1 mi
Dead Run Tributary at WoodlawnRiver gauge, Dead Run Tributary	2.78 ft	Below flood stage	±0	3.3 mi
Dead Run at WoodlawnRiver gauge, Dead Run	0.29 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	3.7 mi
Patapsco River at HollofieldRiver gauge, Patapsco River	1.65 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	3.9 mi
Dead Run at FranklintownRiver gauge, Dead Run	0.39 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	4.2 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Scotts Level Branch at Rockdale?

The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 6.29 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Scotts Level Branch at Rockdale today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 07:50 PM EDT, the water level was 0.71 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Scotts Level Branch at Rockdale rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Scotts Level Branch at Rockdale normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Scotts Level Branch at Rockdale?

The highest level on record is 7.83 ft on July 31, 2016.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01589290 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.36158, -76.76175 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	0.71 ft	2026-10-20 23:50	Provisional
Flow	1.2 cfs	2026-10-20 23:50	Provisional
Water temperature	57 °F	2026-10-20 23:50	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Scotts Level Branch at Rockdale (usgs:01589290). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/maryland/scotts-level-branch-at-rockdale

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer