Potomac River

Streamflow Hydrology Weather


Potomac River Levels

April 20 2024

115,934 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today
-10080.0 cfs (-14.71%) since yesterday
110.99% of Normal 5 Streamgauges

Total streamflow across the Potomac River was last observed at 58,450 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 115,934 acre-ft of water today; about 111% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 52,663 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 Near Wash reporting a streamflow rate of 16,000 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Potomac River At Paw Paw with a gauge stage of 8.03 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 2024-04-19
Streamflow 58,450.0 cfs
Percent of Normal 110.99%
Maximum 498,100.0 cfs
2018-06-05

Peak Annual Discharge

Potomac River Maximum Total Discharge

Seasonal Comparison

Potomac River Year Over Year Discharge


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