Chicamacomico River Flow Today
As of October 9, 2026 at 3:15 AM, the Chicamacomico River is flowing at 5.3 cfs near Salem, MD — 91% of normal for the date and down 8% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Chicamacomico River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Salem, the Chicamacomico River is running 5.3 cfs — 91% of normal, down 8% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 91% of normal).
How the Chicamacomico River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Salem2 ft 5.3 cfs91%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Chicamacomico River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (91%).
Chicamacomico River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Chicamacomico River Near Salem MD
Oct 9, 3:15 AM · USGS 01490000 |
5.3 cfs | 91% | -8% | 0.15 ft | 2 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Chicamacomico River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Chicamacomico River
The Chicamacomico River is a river in the eastern United States that is approximately 26 miles long and flows through North Carolina's Dare County. The river's hydrology is heavily influenced by the surrounding coastal plain and the Atlantic Ocean. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Lake Mattamuskeet Dam and the Alligator River Bridge Dam, which provide flood control and agricultural irrigation. The Chicamacomico River has a rich history, having been home to Native American settlements, Spanish explorers, and European settlers. Today, the river is utilized for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and kayaking, and is also an important source of irrigation for local agriculture.
Fishing near the Chicamacomico River
About the Chicamacomico River
How is the Chicamacomico River flowing right now?
As of October 9, 2026, the Chicamacomico River is flowing at 5.3 cfs near Salem, MD, about 91% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Chicamacomico River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Chicamacomico River is at 91% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.