Fourmile Run at Alexandria, VA
Is Fourmile Run at Alexandria, VA flooding right now?
Fourmile Run at Alexandria, VA measured 4.08 ft on 2026-11-11 14:50:00 UTC. That observation was 7.9 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.08 ft
Streamflow
2 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.2 ft on Sun, Jun 25, 2006.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 1.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 7.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 10.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 13.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.2 ft | 2006-06-25 |
| 15.3 ft | 2019-07-08 |
| 13.07 ft | 1975-09-26 |
| 12.91 ft | 2020-07-07 |
| 12.53 ft | 2018-08-31 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron Run at Alexandria, VA | 2.9 mi | Alexandria City |
| Four Mile Run at Hwy 29 at Falls Church, VA | 5.1 mi | Falls Church City |
| Tripps Run at Falls Church, VA | 5.6 mi | Fairfax County |
| Potomac River near Wash, Dc Little Falls Pump Sta | 7.7 mi | Montgomery County |
| Accotink Creek at Keene Mill Rd at Springfield, VA | 7.9 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.