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SwedenSavage River below Savage River Dam near Bloomington water level
River gauge, Savage River, Maryland, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 74.2 cfs
- Water temperature
- 59 °F
History
What this means
The gauge at Savage River below Savage River Dam near Bloomington reads 0.90 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.89 ft and 0.91 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 59 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 10.09 ftSeptember 7, 1996
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.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.09 ft | September 7, 1996 |
| 2 | 7.81 ft | November 4, 1985 |
| 3 | 7.70 ft | October 16, 1954 |
| 4 | 7.03 ft | August 7, 1969 |
| 5 | 6.78 ft | January 8, 1952 |
| 6 | 6.77 ft | September 9, 2018 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Savage River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savage River near BartonRiver gauge, Savage River | 25.2 cfs | Normal | −1.7 cfs | 4.8 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Branch Potomac River at LukeRiver gauge, North Branch Potomac River | 2.02 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 3.6 mi |
| Georges Creek at FranklinRiver gauge, Georges Creek | 2.05 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 4.0 mi |
| North Branch Potomac River at BarnumRiver gauge, North Branch Potomac River | 351 cfs | High | −9.0 cfs | 4.0 mi |
| North Glade Run near SwantonRiver gauge, North Glade Run | 2.4 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 7 mi |
| North Branch Potomac River at KitzmillerRiver gauge, North Branch Potomac River | 2.98 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 8 mi |
| Abram Creek at OakmontRiver gauge, Abram Creek | 3.05 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 10 mi |
| Cherry Creek at State Park Road near McHenryRiver gauge, Cherry Creek | 10.5 cfs | Normal | −1.4 cfs | 11 mi |
| Arrowhead Run at ThayervilleRiver gauge, Arrowhead Run | 0.8 cfs | High | −0.1 cfs | 11 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Savage River below Savage River Dam near Bloomington today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 09:15 AM EDT, the water level was 0.90 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Savage River below Savage River Dam near Bloomington rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Savage River below Savage River Dam near Bloomington normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Savage River below Savage River Dam near Bloomington?
The highest level on record is 10.09 ft on September 7, 1996.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01597500(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.50275, -79.12397(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 | 0.90 ft | 2026-10-20 13:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 74.2 cfs | 2026-10-20 13:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 59 °F | 2026-10-20 13:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Savage River below Savage River Dam near Bloomington (usgs:01597500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/maryland/savage-river-below-savage-river-dam-near-bloomington
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