Georges Creek near Franklin/Westernport, MD
River level and flood forecast · Allegany County
The river is 6.3 ft below flood stage (9.1 ft).
Flow: 79 cubic feet per second (USGS).
The last 7 days and the forecast
NWS forecast issued Sun, Dec 31, 7 PM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.
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Flood stages
| Major flood stage | 13.1 ft |
| Moderate flood stage | 11.1 ft |
| Flood stage | 9.1 ft |
| Action stage | 7 ft |
| Record crest (May 13, 2025) | 15.2 ft |
What floods at each level
From the National Weather Service, highest first.
- 16.1 ftSignificant flooding is occurring in Westernport, Midland, and Lonaconing, with roads, buildings, and bridges flooded. Water reaches the bridge on Church Street in downtown Westernport, and is approaching several areas along the railroad tracks which parallel the creek just above the city.
- 13.1 ftNumerous buildings and roads in the town of Westernport, and points upstream, are flooded. Water reaches both railroad bridges upstream of Westernport, as well as multiple bridges in Westernport.
- 12.1 ftFloodwaters are moving through the city of Westernport, and approaching Westernport Elementary School. Water is also covering Brodie Road between Midland and Lonaconing.
- 11.1 ftWater is flowing over the railroad bridge at downtown Westernport, and reaches the underside of the second railroad bridge which parallels Maryland Route 36. Portions of the city of Westernport are also flooded.
- 10.1 ftWater begins to overflow out of Georges Creek into low-lying areas of the city of Westernport.
- 9.1 ftWater reaches the underside of the railroad bridge at downtown Westernport.
- 7.1 ftWater begins to overflow the banks upstream of Westernport, but is affecting only the floodplain.
Highest crests on record
- 15.2 ft — May 13, 2025
- 13.86 ft — September 6, 1996
- 12.49 ft — September 8, 2004
- 12.47 ft — April 29, 1964
- 12.17 ft — October 15, 1942
Recent crests: 15.2 ft (May 13, 2025) · 9.41 ft (September 1, 2021) · 8.09 ft (September 28, 2018) · 8.47 ft (September 10, 2018) · 8.83 ft (September 9, 2018)
Up and down the river, and nearby
Not an official source. River levels, forecasts, flood stages and impacts are from the National Weather Service (WSTM2); flow from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional. In a flood, follow your local officials and the NWS at weather.gov.