District Of Columbia streamflow
Live discharge, gauge height, water temperature, and percent-of-normal readings from every USGS streamgauge in District Of Columbia. Built for paddlers, anglers, water managers, and flood researchers.
Streamflow levels across District Of Columbia are currently 132% of normal, with the Rock Creek At Sherrill Drive Washington reporting the highest discharge in the state at 82 cfs and a gauge stage of 2.04 ft.
Meanwhile, the Rock Creek At Sherrill Drive Washington is seeing a spike today — up 114% since yesterday and currently running near peak.
Tap any gauge below for the full hydrograph, paired weather forecast, and historical context. Use the rivers panel to jump into District Of Columbia's named rivers.
State-wide streamflow overview
The District Of Columbia flow picture in four data points -- where the state sits versus historical norms, what's flowing hardest, and what's spiking fastest.
Percent of normal
100% is the historical norm. Below 70% indicates drought; above 130% can flag elevated flood risk.
Highest discharge
Gauge stage 2.04 ft
Biggest 24h spike
Now 82 cfs
Network coverage
USGS gauges feeding 0 named rivers in District Of Columbia.
District Of Columbia USGS streamgauges
Every USGS gauge Snoflo tracks in District Of Columbia. Sortable, quickly filterable. Numeric columns heat-mapped from light to deep. Tap any gauge for its full hydrograph and forecast.
| Streamgage | Streamflow | Gage height | Water temp | Air temp | Elevation | Watershed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Watts Branch At Washington, Dc
7 days ago · USGS 01651800 |
4 cfs | 4.32 ft | 64°F | 62°F | 23 ft | Middle Potomac-Anacostia-Occoquan |
|
Rock Creek At Sherrill Drive Washington, Dc
2 months ago · USGS 01648000 |
82 cfs | 2.04 ft | · | 94°F | 153 ft | Middle Potomac-Anacostia-Occoquan |
About District Of Columbia streamflow
Where does the District Of Columbia streamflow data come from?
The U.S. Geological Survey National Water Information System. USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes) and the data is the canonical real-time record for U.S. rivers. Snoflo pulls the latest readings and joins them to a 7-day NOAA weather forecast for each station.
What is cfs?
Cubic feet per second — the standard unit for streamflow. One cfs is about 7.5 gallons per second. Small creeks run at single-digit cfs; the Mississippi at hundreds of thousands.
What does Gauge Height mean?
The water level at the gauge in feet above the reference datum. Used together with discharge to track river state. Flood stage and runnable levels are typically expressed in gauge height (e.g., "flood at 16 ft").
How fresh is the District Of Columbia data?
USGS streamgauges report every 15 minutes; Snoflo re-pulls throughout the day. The AI briefing regenerates daily.
Can I get a flow alert for a District Of Columbia gauge?
Yes. Save any USGS gauge as a favorite in the Snoflo iOS app, set a discharge or stage threshold (e.g. "alert me when discharge crosses 2,000 cfs"), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Is this a substitute for an NWS flood warning?
No. Snoflo is informational. For flood life-safety decisions always follow guidance from your local NWS forecast office and state emergency management. Snoflo data is one input among several.