Potomac River At Paw Paw, Wv Realtime Data
POTOMAC RIVER AT PAW PAW, WV
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
1,120
Discharge (cfs)
4.5
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 01610000
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 1,120 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.52 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 1,090 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The Paw Paw Tunnel, a historic transportation tunnel, also impacts the flow. Seasonal trends show that the river experiences higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt and lower flows in the summer. Interesting facts about the hydrology of this area include the presence of karst topography, which can cause sinkholes and underground drainage systems, and the fact that the Potomac River is a major source of drinking water for the Washington D.C. area.
August 22, 2026
| Elevation | 501.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.52 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 1120.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 137% |
| Year Over Year Average | 816 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 62,600 cfs |
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