Beaver Run near Finksburg water level

Name: Beaver Run near Finksburg water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Beaver Run, Maryland, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

0.50ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 04:00 AM EDT (55 min ago)

Flow: 5.0 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Beaver Run near Finksburg, where the gauge shows 0.50 ft.

It is 4.50 ft below the flood stage of 5.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 0.49 ft – 0.63 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 6.11 ftJuly 26, 2018

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 5.00 ft.

What happens at each level

13.00 ft: Floodwaters approach structures near the stream.
8.00 ft: Much of Hughes Road is covered by water.
6.00 ft: A footbridge near the gauge is flooded.
5.00 ft: Water begins to cover low spots of Hughes Road.
4.00 ft: Water overflows the stream banks but no impact is noted.
0.50 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	6.11 ft	July 26, 2018
2	5.70 ft	May 6, 1989
3	5.54 ft	July 6, 2006
4	5.50 ft	August 1, 2004
5	5.48 ft	August 4, 2018
6	5.45 ft	February 2, 1985
7	5.35 ft	August 20, 1991
8	5.30 ft	November 28, 1993
9	5.19 ft	August 22, 2018
10	5.16 ft	January 31, 2013

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 67° 43° – Wind 10 mph

21 Wed 62° 40° – Wind 11 mph

22 Thu 63° 41° – Wind 15 mph

23 Fri 58° 42° – Wind 10 mph

24 Sat 60° 40° – Wind 6 mph

25 Sun 63° 40° – Wind 8 mph

26 Mon 67° 45° – Wind 7 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:23 AM Sunset 06:23 PM Daylight 11 hr First quarter 67%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
North Branch Patapsco River at CedarhurstRiver gauge, North Branch Patapsco River	17.6 cfs	Low	−0.9 cfs	1.4 mi
Morgan Run near LouisvilleRiver gauge, Morgan Run	1.39 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	3.8 mi
Gwynns Falls near DelightRiver gauge, Gwynns Falls	0.13 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	7 mi
Piney Run at DoverRiver gauge, Piney Run	1.48 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	8 mi
Cranberry Branch near WestminsterRiver gauge, Cranberry Branch	1.28 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	8 mi
Red Run near Owings MillsRiver gauge, Red Run	3.0 cfs	Normal	−0.1 cfs	9 mi
Pond Branch at Oregon RidgeRiver gauge, Pond Branch	0.0 cfs	Low	±0	12 mi
Scotts Level Branch at RockdaleRiver gauge, Scotts Level Branch	0.70 ft	Below flood stage	±0	12 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Beaver Run near Finksburg?

The official flood stage is 5.00 ft. The level is currently 4.50 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 Beaver Run near Finksburg today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 04:00 AM EDT, the water level was 0.50 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Beaver Run near Finksburg rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Beaver Run near Finksburg normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Beaver Run near Finksburg?

The highest level on record is 6.11 ft on July 26, 2018.

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:01586210 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.48944, -76.90294 (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	0.50 ft	2026-10-20 08:00	Provisional
Flow	5.0 cfs	2026-10-20 08:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Beaver Run near Finksburg (usgs:01586210). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/maryland/beaver-run-near-finksburg

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