River stage
Monocacy River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 4 of 4
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 4 of 4 gauges on the Monocacy River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Monocacy River levels, gauge by gauge
The Monocacy River is measured at 4 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 3.69 ft | normal, rising |
| Dickerson | 3.84 ft | no flood stage set |
| Frederick at Interstate 70 | 4.08 ft | below flood stage |
| Monocacy Blvd. in Frederick | 3.79 ft | below flood stage |
Recent levels on the Monocacy River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Bridgeport, MD, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Antietam Creek 2 gauges
- Potomac River 12 gauges
- Little Falls 1 gauge
- Deer Creek (MD) 2 gauges
- Wills Creek (MD, PA) 2 gauges
- Youghiogheny River 8 gauges
- Susquehanna River 19 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Monocacy River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 4 reporting gauges on the Monocacy River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Monocacy River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Bridgeport is at 3.69 ft.
Where is the Monocacy River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 4 gauges on the Monocacy River in Maryland.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.