Broad Run near Leesburg, VA
Is Broad Run near Leesburg, VA flooding right now?
Broad Run near Leesburg, VA measured 4.34 ft on 2026-09-23 21:40:00 UTC. That observation was 7.7 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.34 ft
Streamflow
637 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.29 ft on Mon, May 12, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 7.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 10.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 13.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.29 ft | 2008-05-12 |
| 11.27 ft | 2013-01-31 |
| 11.21 ft | 2014-05-16 |
| 10.79 ft | 2011-09-09 |
| 10.76 ft | 2012-10-30 |
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Potomac River at Edwards Ferry near Poolesville, MD | 4.2 mi | Montgomery County |
| Seneca Creek at Dawsonville, MD | 7.7 mi | Montgomery County |
| Goose Creek near Leesburg, VA | 8.0 mi | Loudoun County |
| Snakeden Branch above Lake Audubon at Reston, VA | 9.4 mi | Fairfax County |
| The Glade near Howland Drive at Reston, VA | 10.0 mi | Fairfax County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.