North Branch Potomac River at Steyer, MD
Is North Branch Potomac River at Steyer, MD flooding right now?
North Branch Potomac River at Steyer, MD measured 2.29 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 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
2.29 ft
Streamflow
50 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.14 ft on Tue, Nov 5, 1985.
Streamflow outlook
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 | 13 ft | 10.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.14 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 13.01 ft | 2019-06-30 |
| 13 ft | 1954-10-15 |
| 12.12 ft | 1985-05-31 |
| 11.75 ft | 1996-01-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Nydegger Run near Gorman, MD | 2.3 mi | Garrett County |
| Stony River near Mount Storm, WV | 3.3 mi | Grant County |
| Mcmillan F near Fort Pendleton, MD | 4.8 mi | Garrett County |
| North Fork Sand Run near Wilson, MD | 6.2 mi | Garrett County |
| Laurel Run at Dobbin Rd near Wilson, MD | 7.6 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.