Gunpowder Falls at Glencoe water level

Name: Gunpowder Falls at Glencoe water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Gunpowder Falls, Maryland, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

0.87ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 06:20 AM EDT (33 min ago)

Flow: 74.2 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Gunpowder Falls at Glencoe, where the gauge shows 0.87 ft.

It is 6.13 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 0.87 ft – 1.08 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: 16.50 ftSeptember 8, 2011

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 7.00 ft.

What happens at each level

12.00 ft: Several feet of water is in buildings off Sparks Road, with numerous roads flooded in the area.
10.50 ft: Portions of the NC RR Trail begin to flood near Glencoe.
10.00 ft: Water enters buildings off Sparks Road, and portions of Home Road begin to flood.
9.00 ft: Sparks Road begins to flood.
7.00 ft: Portions of Upper Glencoe Road and Lower Glencoe Road begin to flood.
0.87 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	16.50 ft	September 8, 2011
2	15.30 ft	September 6, 1979
3	14.56 ft	July 25, 2018
4	13.72 ft	March 4, 1994
5	13.20 ft	February 12, 1985
6	13.16 ft	September 28, 2004
7	12.96 ft	November 16, 2006
8	12.84 ft	January 19, 1996
9	12.70 ft	May 6, 1989
10	12.58 ft	July 26, 2018

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:21 AM Sunset 06:23 PM Daylight 11 hr, 2 min First quarter 58%

Map

Other gauges on the Gunpowder Falls

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Gunpowder Falls at HoffmanvilleRiver gauge, Gunpowder Falls	1.13 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	12 mi
Gunpowder Falls near ParktonRiver gauge, Gunpowder Falls	1.50 ft	Below flood stage	±0	5.6 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Western Run at Western RunRiver gauge, Western Run	0.95 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	3.4 mi
Little Falls at Blue MountRiver gauge, Little Falls	0.12 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	3.9 mi
Beaverdam Run at CockeysvilleRiver gauge, Beaverdam Run	3.03 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	4.5 mi
Baisman Run at BroadmoorRiver gauge, Baisman Run	1.10 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	5.3 mi
Pond Branch at Oregon RidgeRiver gauge, Pond Branch	0.0 cfs	Low	±0	5.5 mi
Piney Run at DoverRiver gauge, Piney Run	1.49 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	7 mi
Beetree Run at Bentley SpringsRiver gauge, Beetree Run	0.64 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	9 mi
Long Quarter Branch at LuthervilleRiver gauge, Long Quarter Branch	0.99 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	9 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Gunpowder Falls at Glencoe?

The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 6.13 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 Gunpowder Falls at Glencoe today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 06:20 AM EDT, the water level was 0.87 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Gunpowder Falls at Glencoe rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Gunpowder Falls at Glencoe normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Gunpowder Falls at Glencoe?

The highest level on record is 16.50 ft on September 8, 2011.

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:01582500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.54969, -76.63611 (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	0.87 ft	2026-10-19 10:20	Provisional
Flow	74.2 cfs	2026-10-19 10:20	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Gunpowder Falls at Glencoe (usgs:01582500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/maryland/gunpowder-falls-at-glencoe

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