Maximum discharge along the river was observed at the Potomac River At Point Of Rocks with a streamflow rate of 6,610 cfs. However, the deepest point on the river is located at the Potomac River At Paw Paw reporting a gauge stage of 5.4 ft. This river is monitored from 5 different streamgauging stations along the Potomac River, the highest being perched at an elevation of 501 ft, the Potomac River At Paw Paw.
| Location | Streamflow | River Stage | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Potomac River At Paw Paw
USGS 01610000 |
1900 cfs | 5.4 ft | ||
|
Potomac River At Hancock
USGS 01613000 |
3100 cfs | 4.9 ft | ||
|
Potomac River At Shepherdstown
USGS 01618000 |
4230 cfs | 3.39 ft | ||
|
Potomac River At Point Of Rocks
USGS 01638500 |
6610 cfs | 2.69 ft | ||
|
Potomac River Near Wash
USGS 01646500 |
5910 cfs | 3.5 ft |
| Location | 24hr Change (%) | vs Average (%) | Volatility (%) | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Potomac River At Paw Paw
USGS 01610000 |
-16.67 | ||||
|
Potomac River At Hancock
USGS 01613000 |
-3.43 | ||||
|
Potomac River At Shepherdstown
USGS 01618000 |
42.42 | ||||
|
Potomac River At Point Of Rocks
USGS 01638500 |
30.63 | ||||
|
Potomac River Near Wash
USGS 01646500 |
37.76 |
