Potomac River Levels
May 3 2024
38,559 ACRE-FT
Discharge Volume Today
-900.0 cfs (-4.42%) since yesterday35.11% of normal • Very Low
Total streamflow across the
Potomac River
was last observed at
19,440
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
38,559
acre-ft of water today; about 35%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
55,376 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2018-06-05 when daily discharge volume was observed at
498,100 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Potomac River Near Wash
reporting a streamflow rate of 6,400 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Potomac River At Paw Paw
with a gauge stage of 5.23 ft.
This river is monitored from 5 different streamgauging stations along the Potomac River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 501 ft, the
Potomac River At Paw Paw.
| Last Updated | 2024-05-03 |
| Streamflow | 19,440.0 cfs |
| Percent of Normal | 35.11% |
| Maximum |
498,100.0 cfs
2018-06-05 |
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