Chicamacomico River Near Salem, Md Realtime Data
CHICAMACOMICO RIVER NEAR SALEM, MD
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
5
Discharge (cfs)
0.1
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 01490000
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 5 cfs, and a gauge height of 0.10 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 6 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river's primary constituents are the Pocomoke and Manokin Rivers, which feed into it. Seasonally, the river experiences low flow in summer and high flow in winter due to increased rainfall. There are no specific tributaries or dams of note. Interesting facts about the Chicamacomico include its name, which is derived from the Native American language and means "land of the big shellfish." Additionally, the river is known for its diverse wildlife, including bald eagles and river otters.
August 5, 2026
| Elevation | 2.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 0.1 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 5.06 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 88% |
| Year Over Year Average | 6 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 697 cfs |
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