North Branch Potomac River at Kitzmiller, MD
Is North Branch Potomac River at Kitzmiller, MD flooding right now?
North Branch Potomac River at Kitzmiller, MD measured 2.31 ft on 2026-10-27 18:15:00 UTC. That observation was 6.7 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.31 ft
Streamflow
137 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.85 ft on Tue, Nov 5, 1985.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 9.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 12.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.85 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 13.5 ft | 1954-10-15 |
| 13.4 ft | 1996-09-06 |
| 12.88 ft | 1996-01-19 |
| 12.8 ft | 1955-08-18 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Abram Creek at Oakmont, WV | 1.9 mi | Mineral County |
| North Branch Potomac River at Barnum, WV | 5.2 mi | Mineral County |
| Crabtree Creek near Swanton, MD | 7.5 mi | Garrett County |
| Savage Riv below Savage Riv Dam near Bloomington, MD | 8.1 mi | Garrett County |
| Poland Run near Swanton, MD | 8.1 mi | Garrett 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.