Streamflow discharge was last observed at 2 cfs, and a gauge height of 0.49 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 1 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
There are no major dams on the river. Seasonal trends show a higher flow in the spring due to snowmelt and increased rainfall, while summer months see lower flow levels. The Patuxent River provides drinking water to over 1.6 million people in the D.C. metropolitan area. Interestingly, the river is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including bald eagles, river otters, and several species of fish. The McMillan F stream gauge is an important tool for monitoring and managing the water resources of the Patuxent River watershed.
| Elevation | 2,453.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, feet | 0.49 ft |
| Streamflow, ft3/s | 2.19 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 7% |
| Year Over Year Average | 36 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 821 cfs |
| Geolocation | 39.28, -79.39 |