Patuxent Riv Near Laurel, Md Realtime Data
PATUXENT RIV NEAR LAUREL, MD
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
20
Discharge (cfs)
4.3
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 01592500
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 20 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.33 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 20 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The Patuxent River is a major tributary to the Chesapeake Bay, and the flow is influenced by precipitation and land use. The river has several dams, including the Brighton Dam and the Duckett Dam, which can impact flow rates. The river experiences seasonal trends, with higher flows in the spring and fall due to increased precipitation. The Patuxent River is home to a diverse array of aquatic life, including fish, reptiles, and amphibians, and is a popular spot for recreational activities such as fishing and kayaking.
August 22, 2026
| Elevation | 160.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.33 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 157.2 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 19.8 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 77% |
| Year Over Year Average | 26 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 8,120 cfs |
| Geolocation | 39.12, -76.87 |
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