Tenmile Creek near Boyds water level

Name: Tenmile Creek near Boyds water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Tenmile Creek, Maryland, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.18ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 09:30 AM EDT (53 min ago)

Flow: 0.8 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Tenmile Creek near Boyds is at 2.18 ft, in the normal range.

It is 4.82 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.17 ft and 2.22 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: 9.68 ftSeptember 8, 2011

Floating and fishing near Tenmile Creek near Boyds

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

Flood stage here is 7.00 ft, 4.82 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: Outbuildings near the creek begin to flood.
7.00 ft: Agricultural fields near the creek begin to flood.
2.18 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	9.68 ft	September 8, 2011
2	8.76 ft	July 8, 2019
3	8.55 ft	July 31, 2016
4	7.77 ft	July 22, 2018
5	7.20 ft	February 29, 2012
6	6.87 ft	May 16, 2014
7	6.76 ft	January 31, 2013
8	6.55 ft	June 27, 2015
9	6.21 ft	October 31, 2019
10	5.28 ft	April 17, 2011

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 66° 45° – Wind 13 mph

21 Wed 62° 43° – Wind 11 mph

22 Thu 66° 42° – Wind 10 mph

23 Fri 61° 43° – Wind 7 mph

24 Sat 60° 40° – Wind 6 mph

25 Sun 62° 39° – Wind 7 mph

26 Mon 67° 44° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:25 AM Sunset 06:25 PM Daylight 11 hr First quarter 69%

Map

Other gauges on Tenmile Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Tenmile Creek near ClarksburgRiver gauge, Tenmile Creek	2.91 ft	Below flood stage	±0	0.6 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cabin Branch near BoydsRiver gauge, Cabin Branch	0.8 cfs	High	±0	1.6 mi
Little Seneca Creek Tributary near GermantownRiver gauge, Little Seneca Creek Tributary	0.6 cfs	Low	+0.1 cfs	2.5 mi
Little Seneca Creek Tributary near ClarksburgRiver gauge, Little Seneca Creek Tributary	0.1 cfs	Very low	±0	3.4 mi
Little Seneca Creek Tributary at BrinkRiver gauge, Little Seneca Creek Tributary	0.3 cfs	Normal	±0	3.6 mi
Soper Branch at HyattstownRiver gauge, Soper Branch	0.5 cfs	Normal	±0	4.2 mi
Seneca Creek at DawsonvilleRiver gauge, Seneca Creek	1.97 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	6.2 mi
Bennett Creek at Park MillsRiver gauge, Bennett Creek	1.65 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	7 mi
Potomac River at Edwards Ferry near PoolesvilleRiver gauge, Potomac River	4.61 ft	Below flood stage	−0.18 ft	12 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Tenmile Creek near Boyds?

The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 4.82 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 Tenmile Creek near Boyds today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 09:30 AM EDT, the water level was 2.18 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Tenmile Creek near Boyds rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Tenmile Creek near Boyds normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Tenmile Creek near Boyds?

The highest level on record is 9.68 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:01644390 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.21600, -77.31642 (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	2.18 ft	2026-10-20 13:30	Provisional
Flow	0.8 cfs	2026-10-20 13:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Tenmile Creek near Boyds (usgs:01644390). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/maryland/tenmile-creek-near-boyds

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