What is the current flow on Potomac River?
Potomac River is currently flowing at 2,260 cfs at USGS gauge 01646500 as of Oct 3, 11:50 PM UTC.
Potomac River at Wash Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.88 ft
Flow 2,260 cfs · Water temp 72.1°F (22.3°C) · as of Oct 3, 11:50 PM UTC
Flow is 2,260 cfs.
Flow
2,260 cfs
Gauge Height
2.88 ft
Water Temp
72.1°F (22.3°C)
Water Temperature
72.1°F (22.3°C) · as of Oct 3, 11:50 PM UTC
About This Gauge
USGS 01646500 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 8 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.
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.
Nearby Gauges
- SLIGO CREEK NEAR TAKOMA PARK, MD · 7.1 mi
- TURKEY BRANCH NEAR ROCKVILLE, MD · 8.6 mi
- NORTHWEST BR ANACOSTIA RIVER NR HYATTSVILLE, MD · 8.7 mi
- NORTHWEST BRANCH ANACOSTIA RIVER AT BRENTWOOD, MD · 9.2 mi
- Northwest Branch Anacostia River nr Colesville, MD · 9.6 mi
- WATTS BRANCH AT ROCKVILLE, MD · 9.7 mi
- ANACOSTIA RIVER AT BLADENSBURG WATERFRONT PARK, MD · 10.2 mi
- PAINT BRANCH NEAR COLLEGE PARK, MD · 10.5 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature on Potomac River?
The latest reported water temperature on Potomac River is 72.1°F (22.3°C) as of Oct 3, 11:50 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Potomac River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include SLIGO CREEK NEAR TAKOMA PARK, MD (7.1 miles away), TURKEY BRANCH NEAR ROCKVILLE, MD (8.6 miles away), NORTHWEST BR ANACOSTIA RIVER NR HYATTSVILLE, MD (8.7 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
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