Patuxent River Near Bowie, Md Realtime Data
PATUXENT RIVER NEAR BOWIE, MD
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
115
Discharge (cfs)
4.2
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 01594440
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 115 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.18 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 152 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is primarily fed by tributaries including the Little Patuxent River and Rocky Gorge Reservoir, and its flow is affected by precipitation and seasonal trends. The river is known for its diverse aquatic life, including 70 species of fish, and serves as a drinking water source for over 600,000 people. The river is also home to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station and has been the site of various research projects related to hydrology and ecology.
August 27, 2026
| Elevation | 20.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.18 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 16.5 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 115.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 64% |
| Year Over Year Average | 182 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 12,500 cfs |
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