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USGS 01595800
Streamflow trends over the past year at North Branch Potomac River At Barnum in an interactive calendar format. View seasonal patterns on the river and see how an evolving climate has affecting streamflow levels over the past year. Click on any day to see what the streamflow was for that day, or sign up for a free account to view data for the past 116,818 days. The streamflow average over the past 10 days was 291.5 cfs, with a day to day variation of about 18.2cfs.
Key Ratios & Stats
| Last Updated | 2026-07-19 |
| Gauge Height | 3.05 ft |
| Observed Discharge | 260cfs |
| Since Yesterday | 2% |
| 24hr Forecast | 462 cfs |
| Percent of Normal | 104% |
| Seasonal Volatility | 15% |
| Peak Discharge | 6,650 cfs |
| Average Discharge | 250 cfs |
| Minimum Discharge | 139 cfs |
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Area Hydrology
This tributary falls within the North Branch Potomac watershed, a child of the greater Mid Atlantic region.


