Savage River at Bloomington
Maryland · Paddling & whitewater
Measured at USGS 01597500 — SAVAGE RIV BL SAVAGE RIV DAM NEAR BLOOMINGTON, MD · NWS forecast point SRVM2
Reading taken Jul 28, 11:15 PM UTC
In its normal runnable range
At 60 CFS, this gauge is running 110% of normal for late July — close to the 55 CFS median USGS has recorded for this date across 75 years of record (1951–2026).
Data-derived guidance from USGS and NWS published values — not official advice, and not a safety assessment.
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Flood stages at Bloomington
Official National Weather Service categories for gauge SRVM2, issued by WFO LWX. Impact statements are the NWS's own wording for this location, reproduced verbatim.
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Action 9.0 ft
- Right now 0.78 ft
12 months of flow at Bloomington
Daily values from USGS gauge 01597500. Provisional data, subject to revision.
Highest crests on record at Bloomington
| Stage | Flow | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 10.09 ft | 9,190 CFS | Sep 7, 1996 |
| 7.81 ft | 8,550 CFS | Nov 4, 1985 |
| 7.70 ft | 6,530 CFS | Oct 16, 1954 |
| 7.03 ft | 5,390 CFS | Aug 7, 1969 |
| 6.78 ft | 4,910 CFS | Jan 8, 1952 |
| 6.77 ft | 5,790 CFS | Sep 9, 2018 |
Historical crests published by the National Weather Service for this gauge.
About Savage River at Bloomington
This gauge measures Savage River at Bloomington, Maryland — the reading paddlers, anglers and outfitters on this stretch check before committing to a shuttle.
AW-coordinated releases; top Maryland trout stream.
Raw CFS means little on its own, so every reading on this page is shown against the USGS median for the same calendar day — 55 CFS for late July, from 75 years of record.
Because the National Weather Service also operates a forecast point here, the page carries the official flood-category ladder and the NWS's own stage-by-stage impact statements.
Savage River at Bloomington — common questions
What is the current flow on Savage River at Bloomington?
As of the last reading on this page, Savage River at Bloomington was running 60 CFS at a gage height of 0.78 ft, or 110% of the USGS median for this date. The number updates automatically from USGS gauge 01597500, which reports every 15 to 60 minutes.
Is that high or low for this time of year?
The USGS median flow for late July at this gauge is 55 CFS, calculated from 75 years of record (1951–2026). Comparing today's reading against that median is the only way a raw CFS number tells you anything — 200 CFS is a drought on one river and a flood on another.
How often does this reading update?
USGS transmits from this gauge every 15 to 60 minutes. This page bakes in the most recent reading when it is rebuilt, then refreshes live from USGS when you open it. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by USGS.
What is a runnable level on this stretch?
riverlvl deliberately does not publish a runnable range. American Whitewater and the local paddling community maintain the correlations for this reach, and they are the authority. This page gives you the raw inputs — current CFS, gage height, the seasonal median, and the 12-month hydrograph — so you can apply whatever range you trust.
How fast can this gauge come up?
This is a free-flowing gauge, so it rises with rain in the basin. The 12-month chart on this page shows the shape of the past year's rises, which is the best available guide to how flashy this particular reach is.
Where does this data come from?
The flow and gage height come from USGS gauge 01597500, public-domain data from the U.S. Geological Survey. The flood categories, impact statements and forecast come from the National Weather Service's National Water Prediction Service, gauge SRVM2.