James Run near Belcamp water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.05ft Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 05:30 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 8.1 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at James Run near Belcamp reads 3.05 ft, a normal level.

It is 5.95 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.05 ft and 3.29 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: 11.11 ftAugust 31, 2018

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 9.00 ft, still 5.95 ft away.

What happens at each level

15.00 ft: Major flooding is ongoing with numerous structures and roads flooded.
13.00 ft: Water approaches structures near Nova Scotia Road.
11.00 ft: A large portion of Nova Scotia Road is flooded by more than two feet of water. Downstream, water approaches the shoulders of Route 543.
9.00 ft: Nova Scotia Road is flooded in multiple spots near James Run.
8.00 ft: Overbank flooding begins to approach Nova Scotia Road.
3.05 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	11.11 ft	August 31, 2018
2	8.61 ft	June 4, 2021
3	8.37 ft	September 23, 2021
4	7.46 ft	April 30, 2014
5	7.40 ft	August 28, 2011
6	7.30 ft	June 27, 2015
7	6.96 ft	September 11, 2009
8	6.96 ft	August 18, 2017

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.18 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

18 Sun 57° 40° – Wind 15 mph

19 Mon 62° 43° – Wind 12 mph

20 Tue 68° 47° – Wind 17 mph

21 Wed 63° 45° – Wind 13 mph

22 Thu 64° 41° – Wind 13 mph

23 Fri 64° 45° – Wind 11 mph

24 Sat 61° 41° – Wind 9 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:20 AM Sunset 06:22 PM Daylight 11 hr, 2 min First quarter 58%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Bynum Run near AbingdonRiver gauge, Bynum Run	15.2 cfs	Normal	−2.5 cfs	1.4 mi
Wheel Creek near AbingdonRiver gauge, Wheel Creek	0.5 cfs	Normal	−0.1 cfs	4.4 mi
Plumtree Run near Bel AirRiver gauge, Plumtree Run	1.12 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	4.7 mi
Bynum Run at Bel AirRiver gauge, Bynum Run	0.68 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	5.1 mi
Winters Run near Bel AirRiver gauge, Winters Run	1.32 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	6.1 mi
Winters Run near BensonRiver gauge, Winters Run	1.33 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	6 mi
Swan Creek at Swan CreekRiver gauge, Swan Creek	2.99 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	7 mi
Foster Branch near JoppatowneRiver gauge, Foster Branch	0.5 cfs	Very high	−0.3 cfs	7 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for James Run near Belcamp?

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 5.95 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 James Run near Belcamp today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 05:30 AM EDT, the water level was 3.05 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is James Run near Belcamp rising or falling?

Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of James Run near Belcamp normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at James Run near Belcamp?

The highest level on record is 11.11 ft on August 31, 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:01581649 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.49219, -76.25911 (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	3.05 ft	2026-10-19 09:30	Provisional
Flow	8.1 cfs	2026-10-19 09:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: James Run near Belcamp (usgs:01581649). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/maryland/james-run-near-belcamp

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