Little Patuxent River Flow Today
As of October 9, 2026 at 3:15 AM, the Little Patuxent River is flowing at 23 cfs at Savage, MD — 59% of normal for the date and down 3% in 24 hours. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 8.3 to 23 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Little Patuxent 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 Savage, the Little Patuxent River is running 23 cfs — 59% of normal, down 3% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 2 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 55% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Guilford (-11%).
How the Little Patuxent 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
- Guilford267 ft 8.3 cfs50%
- Savage126 ft 23 cfs59%
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 Little Patuxent River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (55%).
Little Patuxent River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Little Patuxent River At Guilford MD
Oct 9, 3:00 AM · USGS 01593500 |
8.3 cfs | 50% | -11% | 1.75 ft | 10.3 ft below | 267 ft |
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Little Patuxent River At Savage MD
Oct 9, 3:15 AM · USGS 01594000 |
23 cfs | 59% | -3% | 2.87 ft | 7.1 ft below | 126 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 Little Patuxent River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Little Patuxent River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Little Patuxent River
The Little Patuxent River is a 30-mile-long tributary of the Patuxent River located in central Maryland. The river was historically used for transportation and milling, and played a role in the Civil War during the Battle of Savage's Station. The river's hydrology is impacted by development and stormwater runoff, but efforts have been made to improve water quality through restoration projects. Additionally, it serves as a source of drinking water for the city of Laurel. There are two main reservoirs along the river, Brighton Dam and Triadelphia Reservoir, which provide drinking water and recreational opportunities such as fishing and boating. The river also supports agricultural land use, particularly in Howard and Montgomery counties.
Fishing near the Little Patuxent River
About the Little Patuxent River
How is the Little Patuxent River flowing right now?
As of October 9, 2026, the Little Patuxent River is flowing at 23 cfs at Savage, MD, about 59% of normal for the date. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 8.3 to 23 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Little Patuxent River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Little Patuxent River is at 55% 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.
What is flood stage on the Little Patuxent River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Guilford (12.0 ft), Savage (10.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
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.