Rivers in Maryland
Bynum Run at Bel Air
Below flood stage
1.07ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 6:15 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 9.00 ft
- Record crest
- 11.15 ft2016
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 17.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 13.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 9.00 ft |
| Action | 6.00 ft |
- 17.00 ftWater approaches homes near the stream and covers a portion of Brierhill Drive.
- 13.00 ftThe bridge over Bynum Run at Maryland Route 22 begins to flood.
- 12.00 ftWater approaches McPhail Road.
- 9.00 ftFlooding begins to affect Bynum Run Park near Route 22.
- 6.00 ftFields begin to flood near the stream.
Crest history
28 crests on NOAA’s list since 1945.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 20, 2016 | 11.15 ft |
| 2 | September 16, 1999 | 9.91 ft |
| 3 | August 18, 2017 | 9.27 ft |
| 4 | June 26, 2006 | 9.23 ft |
| 5 | June 4, 2021 | 9.18 ft |
| 6 | January 10, 2024 | 9.03 ft |
| 7 | February 24, 2016 | 8.50 ft |
| 8 | September 30, 2010 | 8.36 ft |
| 9 | June 22, 1972 | 8.32 ft |
| 10 | October 1, 2010 | 8.23 ft |
| 11 | April 30, 2014 | 7.75 ft |
| 12 | July 13, 2021 | 7.54 ft |
| 13 | September 23, 2003 | 7.49 ft |
| 14 | June 11, 2013 | 7.11 ft |
| 15 | September 23, 2021 | 7.08 ft |
| 16 | August 28, 2011 | 7.02 ft |
| 17 | July 11, 2019 | 6.85 ft |
| 18 | July 27, 2018 | 6.63 ft |
| 19 | August 25, 1967 | 6.56 ft |
| 20 | November 16, 2006 | 6.49 ft |
| 21 | July 19, 1945 | 6.25 ft |
| 22 | July 27, 2004 | 6.24 ft |
| 23 | September 10, 1950 | 6.18 ft |
| 24 | March 21, 2000 | 6.06 ft |
| 25 | September 2, 1959 | 6.05 ft |
Most recent crests
- January 10, 2024: 9.03 ft
- September 23, 2021: 7.08 ft
- July 13, 2021: 7.54 ft
- June 4, 2021: 9.18 ft
- July 11, 2019: 6.85 ft
- July 27, 2018: 6.63 ft
- August 18, 2017: 9.27 ft
- August 20, 2016: 11.15 ft
- February 24, 2016: 8.50 ft
- April 30, 2014: 7.75 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center. Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point. Stage may be affected by ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.