Thanks to USGS, we don’t have to risk life and limb giving the river a look.A historical look at peak flows will bring you up to speed on past flood events since 2000.The river is out of its banks along its length. Abandon all hopes of fishing until the river quiets down. If you’re driving up to give us a look, Take I-83 instead of York Rd if you’re travelling from the South, because Little Falls just registered a gauge reading of 1, 410 Cfs and Lower Glencoe road at York rd is currently closed. Typically, the river does clear up, even from these peak …

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Gunpowder State Park officials DO have clearing the parking lots along the Gunpowder River on their work schedule, although at this point the rain coming in this evening through tomorrow, coupled with warmer temps, should alleviate the parking woes experienced over the weekend. Today, the Masemore lot is in the best shape, while upper Falls Rd., lower Falls Rd., and York Rd. lots are the worst. The stream gauge is at 75 CFs today, but it should be moving well into the high 100’s as the snow and ice melts and more spillover occurs. Water temps are still on the cool side at 38-40 today …

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