Whitemarsh Run near Fullerton water level
River gauge, Whitemarsh Run, Maryland, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 1.0 cfs
History
What this means
Whitemarsh Run near Fullerton is at 1.12 ft, in the normal range.
It is 8.88 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.12 ft and 2.10 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
- 7.87 ftJuly 11, 2019
Floating and fishing near Whitemarsh Run near Fullerton
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 10.00 ft, 8.88 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
- Businesses and structures are flooded by Whitemarsh Run near Fullerton.
- 15.00 ft
- Yards begin to flood near the stream.
- 10.00 ft
- Backwater flooding begins near US Highway 1.
- 1.12 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.87 ft | July 11, 2019 |
| 2 | 7.56 ft | June 27, 2015 |
| 3 | 7.48 ft | February 24, 2016 |
| 4 | 7.24 ft | May 27, 2018 |
| 5 | 7.17 ft | June 10, 2021 |
| 6 | 6.88 ft | June 10, 2013 |
| 7 | 6.68 ft | August 14, 2012 |
| 8 | 6.60 ft | June 13, 2003 |
| 9 | 6.44 ft | September 23, 2011 |
| 10 | 6.39 ft | June 2, 2006 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Whitemarsh Run
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitemarsh Run at White MarshRiver gauge, Whitemarsh Run | 2.89 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 2.7 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honeygo Run near White MarshRiver gauge, Honeygo Run | 0.53 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 3.3 mi |
| Minebank Run near Glen ArmRiver gauge, Minebank Run | 4.11 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 3.9 mi |
| West Branch Herring Run at IdlewyldeRiver gauge, West Branch Herring Run | 0.91 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 4.8 mi |
| Long Green Creek at Glen ArmRiver gauge, Long Green Creek | 1.01 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 5.3 mi |
| Herring Run at Sinclair Lane at BaltimoreRiver gauge, Herring Run | 29.2 cfs | High | −2.0 cfs | 5.3 mi |
| Long Quarter Branch at LuthervilleRiver gauge, Long Quarter Branch | 1.00 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 6 mi |
| Foster Branch near JoppatowneRiver gauge, Foster Branch | 0.5 cfs | Very high | −0.2 cfs | 8 mi |
| Jones Falls at SorrentoRiver gauge, Jones Falls | 7.85 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 9 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Whitemarsh Run near Fullerton?
The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 8.88 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 Whitemarsh Run near Fullerton today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 10:50 AM EDT, the water level was 1.12 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Whitemarsh Run near Fullerton rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Whitemarsh Run near Fullerton normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Whitemarsh Run near Fullerton?
The highest level on record is 7.87 ft on July 11, 2019.
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:01585090(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.37944, -76.49517(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 14:50 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1.0 cfs | 2026-10-19 14:50 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Whitemarsh Run near Fullerton (usgs:01585090). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/maryland/whitemarsh-run-near-fullerton
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