Hawlings River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 3:45 AM, the Hawlings River is flowing at 7.6 cfs near Sandy Spring, MD — 84% of normal for the date. ❤ Favorite
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Hawlings 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 Sandy Spring, the Hawlings River is running 7.6 cfs — 84% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 84% of normal).
How the Hawlings 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
- Sandy Spring307 ft 7.6 cfs84%
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 Hawlings River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (84%).
Hawlings River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hawlings River Near Sandy Spring MD
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 01591700 |
7.6 cfs | 84% | 0% | 0.44 ft | 307 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.
Dams & reservoirs on the Hawlings River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Hawlings 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).
Hawlings River
The Hawlings River is a tributary of the Patuxent River located in Montgomery County, Maryland. The river is approximately 6.5 miles long and has a watershed area of 22 square miles. It was named after Richard Hawlings, an early landowner in the area. The river has historically been used for transportation, agriculture, and industry. There are two reservoirs on the river, the Triadelphia Reservoir and the Brighton Dam Reservoir, that serve as a source of drinking water for the surrounding communities. The Brighton Dam is a concrete gravity dam and is the tallest dam in Maryland, standing at 102 feet tall. There are also several parks and hiking trails along the river that provide recreational opportunities such as fishing, hiking, and kayaking. The Hawlings River is an important resource for the local community and plays a vital role in the region's ecology and economy.
Fishing near the Hawlings River
About the Hawlings River
How is the Hawlings River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Hawlings River is flowing at 7.6 cfs near Sandy Spring, MD, about 84% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Hawlings River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Hawlings River is at 84% 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.
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.