Plumtree Run near Bel Air water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.12ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 05:25 PM EDT (56 min ago)

Flow: 2.1 cfs
Water temperature: 56 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Plumtree Run near Bel Air is at 1.12 ft, in the normal range.

It is 4.88 ft below the flood stage of 6.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.12 ft and 1.68 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 56 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 6.73 ftJune 3, 2021

Floating and fishing near Plumtree Run near Bel Air

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 6.00 ft, 4.88 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

10.00 ft: Significant flooding is occurring along Plumtree Run, with flooding of both Tollgate Road and Plumtree Road.
7.00 ft: Water is flowing over both Plumtree Road and Tollgate Road.
6.00 ft: Water begins to cover Plumtree Road near Plumtree Run.
1.12 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	6.73 ft	June 3, 2021
2	6.63 ft	August 31, 2018
3	6.61 ft	June 24, 2006
4	6.21 ft	August 11, 2003
5	5.75 ft	August 7, 2020
6	5.50 ft	July 14, 2015
7	5.34 ft	September 30, 2010
8	5.26 ft	June 10, 2013
9	5.17 ft	July 27, 204
10	5.02 ft	August 18, 2017

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.29 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

18 Sun 57° 39° – Wind 13 mph

19 Mon 62° 42° – Wind 13 mph

20 Tue 67° 47° – Wind 18 mph

21 Wed 62° 45° – Wind 13 mph

22 Thu 64° 41° – Wind 13 mph

23 Fri 64° 45° – Wind 11 mph

24 Sat 60° 41° – Wind 9 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:20 AM Sunset 06:22 PM Daylight 11 hr, 2 min First quarter 63%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Wheel Creek near AbingdonRiver gauge, Wheel Creek	0.6 cfs	Normal	±0	1.1 mi
Winters Run near Bel AirRiver gauge, Winters Run	1.31 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	1.8 mi
Winters Run near BensonRiver gauge, Winters Run	1.32 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	2.1 mi
Bynum Run at Bel AirRiver gauge, Bynum Run	0.67 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	3.3 mi
Bynum Run near AbingdonRiver gauge, Bynum Run	15.2 cfs	Normal	−1.2 cfs	3.7 mi
Little Gunpowder Falls at Laurel BrookRiver gauge, Little Gunpowder Falls	1.09 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	4.5 mi
James Run near BelcampRiver gauge, James Run	2.99 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	4.7 mi
Foster Branch near JoppatowneRiver gauge, Foster Branch	1.2 cfs	Very high	+0.6 cfs	6.1 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Plumtree Run near Bel Air?

The official flood stage is 6.00 ft. The level is currently 4.88 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 Plumtree Run near Bel Air today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 05:25 PM EDT, the water level was 1.12 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Plumtree Run near Bel Air rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Plumtree Run near Bel Air normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Plumtree Run near Bel Air?

The highest level on record is 6.73 ft on June 3, 2021.

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:01581752 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.49628, -76.34744 (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	1.12 ft	2026-10-19 21:25	Provisional
Flow	2.1 cfs	2026-10-19 21:25	Provisional
Water temperature	56 °F	2026-10-19 21:35	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Plumtree Run near Bel Air (usgs:01581752). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/maryland/plumtree-run-near-bel-air

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