What is the current flow on Potomac River?
Potomac River is currently flowing at 1,580 cfs at USGS gauge 01638500 as of Oct 4, 5:55 AM UTC.
Potomac River at Point Of Rocks Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.21 ft
Flow 1,580 cfs · Water temp 69.6°F (20.9°C) · as of Oct 4, 5:55 AM UTC
Flow is 1,580 cfs.
Flow
1,580 cfs
Gauge Height
1.21 ft
Water Temp
69.6°F (20.9°C)
Water Temperature
69.6°F (20.9°C) · as of Oct 4, 5:55 AM UTC
About This Gauge
USGS 01638500 is a public stream gauge on Potomac River in Maryland. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 2 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
The NOAA forecast for Potomac River is not available on this page yet. Open Potomac River on the Waderly map for the live forecast.
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On Potomac River
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
- POTOMAC RIVER AT BURKITTSVILLE RD AT BRUNSWICK, MD · 5.3 mi
- POTOMAC RIVER AT HARPERS FERRY, WV · 10.5 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- MONOCACY RIVER NEAR DICKERSON, MD · 5.8 mi
- LITTLE CATOCTIN CREEK AT ROSEMONT, MD · 6.3 mi
- LITTLE CATOCTIN CREEK NEAR ROSEMONT, MD · 6.7 mi
- BENNETT CREEK AT PARK MILLS, MD · 7.4 mi
- BENNETT CREEK TRIBUTARY AT PARK MILLS, MD · 8.0 mi
- CATOCTIN CREEK NEAR MIDDLETOWN, MD · 10.6 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature on Potomac River?
The latest reported water temperature on Potomac River is 69.6°F (20.9°C) as of Oct 4, 5:55 AM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Potomac River?
Other gauges on Potomac River worth checking include POTOMAC RIVER AT BURKITTSVILLE RD AT BRUNSWICK, MD (5.3 miles away), POTOMAC RIVER AT HARPERS FERRY, WV (10.5 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
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