Streamflow discharge was last observed at 3 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.51 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 6 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The main flow provider is groundwater, and the stream is fed by several smaller tributaries. Seasonal trends show that the flow is highest in the spring due to snowmelt and rainfall, and lowest in the late summer and fall. There are no dams or large reservoirs on the stream. Interestingly, Piney Run is known for its diverse population of freshwater mussels, which can be indicators of water quality. Overall, Piney Run is a small but important contributor to the larger Potomac River system.
| Elevation | 407.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.51 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 2.81 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 50% |
| Year Over Year Average | 6 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 617 cfs |
| Geolocation | 39.31, -77.72 |