Potomac River Levels
May 17 2024
61,309 ACRE-FT
Discharge Volume Today
-4540.0 cfs (-12.81%) since yesterday55.59% of normal • Low
Total streamflow across the
Potomac River
was last observed at
30,910
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
61,309
acre-ft of water today; about 56%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
55,606 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 10,500 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Potomac River At Paw Paw
with a gauge stage of 6.13 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 | 2024-05-16 |
Streamflow | 30,910.0 cfs |
Percent of Normal | 55.59% |
Maximum |
498,100.0 cfs
2018-06-05 |