Potomac River At Shepherdstown, Wv Realtime Data
POTOMAC RIVER AT SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
2,880
Discharge (cfs)
2.8
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 01618000
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 2,880 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.82 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 2,182 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
There are several dams along the Potomac, including the Little Falls Dam near Washington, DC. Seasonally, the river experiences higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt and precipitation, while summer flows tend to be lower. Quirky facts include that the Potomac River played a crucial role in the Civil War, serving as a natural barrier between Union and Confederate forces. Today, the river is a popular spot for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and kayaking.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 283.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.82 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 2880.0 ft3/s |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 282.94 ft |
| Percent of Normal | 109% |
| Year Over Year Average | 2,640 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 106,000 cfs |
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