Potomac River Levels
September 21 2023
10,086 ACRE-FT
Discharge Volume Today
-659.0 cfs (-11.47%) since yesterday29.38% of normal • Very Low
Total streamflow across the
Potomac River
was last observed at
5,085
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
10,086
acre-ft of water today; about 29%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
17,308 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2018-06-05 when daily discharge volume was observed at
498,100 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Potomac River At Point Of Rocks
reporting a streamflow rate of 2,090 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Potomac River At Paw Paw
with a gauge stage of 3.98 ft.
This river is monitored from 5 different streamgauging stations along the Potomac River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 501 ft, the
Potomac River At Paw Paw.
| Last Updated | 2023-09-21 |
| Streamflow | 5,085.0 cfs |
| Percent of Normal | 29.38% |
| Maximum |
498,100.0 cfs
2018-06-05 |
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