Mattawoman Creek near Pomonkey, MD
Is Mattawoman Creek near Pomonkey, MD flooding right now?
Mattawoman Creek near Pomonkey, MD measured 2.04 ft on 2026-09-11 00:50:00 UTC. That observation was 5.0 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.04 ft
Streamflow
2 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 7.98 ft on Thu, Sep 8, 2011.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 4.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 10.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 7.98 ft | 2011-09-08 |
| 7.86 ft | 2008-05-12 |
| 7.72 ft | 2018-10-12 |
| 7.52 ft | 1955-08-13 |
| 7.43 ft | 2019-07-09 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Piscataway Creek at Piscataway, MD | 9.0 mi | Prince George's County |
| Zekiah Swamp Run near Newtown, MD | 10.1 mi | Charles County |
| Neabsco Creek Tributary at Telegraph Rd near Dale City, VA | 12.9 mi | Prince William County |
| Little Creek at Geiger Road at Quantico, VA | 13.8 mi | Prince William County |
| Cameron Run at Alexandria, VA | 14.6 mi | Alexandria City |
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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.