Limestone Branch near Leesburg, VA
Is Limestone Branch near Leesburg, VA flooding right now?
Limestone Branch near Leesburg, VA measured 0.48 ft on 2026-09-22 20:55:00 UTC. That observation was 6.5 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.48 ft
Streamflow
2 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.19 ft on Tue, Sep 23, 2003.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 ft | 4.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 10 ft | 9.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.19 ft | 2003-09-23 |
| 9.12 ft | 2015-09-30 |
| 8.13 ft | 2011-04-28 |
| 7.81 ft | 2014-05-16 |
| 7.71 ft | 2005-01-14 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| S F Catoctin Creek at Rt 698 near Waterford, VA | 4.6 mi | Loudoun County |
| N F Catoctin Creek at Rt 681 near Waterford, VA | 5.4 mi | Loudoun County |
| Potomac River at Edwards Ferry near Poolesville, MD | 5.9 mi | Montgomery County |
| Catoctin Creek at Taylorstown, VA | 6.4 mi | Loudoun County |
| Potomac River at Point of Rocks, MD | 7.3 mi | Frederick 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.