Potomac River At Hancock, Md Realtime Data
POTOMAC RIVER AT HANCOCK, MD
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
2,240
Discharge (cfs)
4.3
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 01613000
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 2,240 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.33 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 1,720 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river has several dams including the Little Dam, Paw Paw Tunnel, and the Dam Number 5. Seasonally, the river experiences peak flows during the spring due to snowmelt and rainfall, while low flows occur in the summer and fall. Interestingly, the Potomac River at Hancock, MD has historically been used for transportation, with the C&O Canal running parallel to the river. Today, the area is popular for recreational activities such as fishing and kayaking.
July 14, 2026
| Elevation | 396.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.33 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 2240.0 ft3/s |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 387.39 ft |
| Percent of Normal | 177% |
| Year Over Year Average | 1,260 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 88,100 cfs |
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