Back River Flow Today
As of September 26, 2026 at 3:00 AM, the Back River is flowing at 1,900 cfs at Dupont Intake Near Kittredge, SC — 56% of normal for the date and down 26% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Back River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Dupont Intake Near Kittredge, the Back River is running 1,900 cfs — 56% of normal, down 26% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 56% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Dupont Intake Near Kittredge (-26%).
Paddlers: 1 of 1 runs on the Back River with a live range are in range.
How the Back River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Dupont Intake Near Kittredge10 ft 1,900 cfs56%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Back River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (56%).
Back River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Back River At Dupont Intake Near Kittredge SC
Sep 26, 3:00 AM · USGS 02172040 |
1,900 cfs | 56% | -26% | 17.98 ft | 10 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Paddle runs on the Back River
1 of 1 run is in range right now. Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headwater To Echaw Road Gauge: Dupont Intake Near Kittredge |
In range | 1,900 cfs | 1,161–3,854 cfs typical | II–III |
Dams & reservoirs on the Back River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Back River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Back River
The Back River, located in Maryland, is a 38-mile long river that flows into the Chesapeake Bay. Historically, the river served as a major transportation route for goods such as lumber, fish, and tobacco. Today, it is an important source of drinking water for Baltimore City and surrounding areas. The river's hydrology is impacted by several reservoirs and dams, including the Loch Raven Reservoir and the Prettyboy Reservoir. These structures were constructed in the early 20th century to provide a reliable water supply to Baltimore City. The Back River also supports a variety of recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and birdwatching. Additionally, the surrounding agricultural land is used for farming and livestock production.
Fishing near the Back River
About the Back River
How is the Back River flowing right now?
As of September 26, 2026, the Back River is flowing at 1,900 cfs at Dupont Intake Near Kittredge, SC, about 56% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Back River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Back River is at 56% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
Is the Back River runnable for paddling today?
1 of 1 paddle run is in range right now. Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.