Northeast Branch Anacostia River at Riverdale, MD
Is Northeast Branch Anacostia River at Riverdale, MD flooding right now?
Northeast Branch Anacostia River at Riverdale, MD measured 0.27 ft on 2026-09-11 01:05:00 UTC. That observation was 7.7 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.27 ft
Streamflow
6 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.42 ft on Wed, Aug 23, 1933.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 7.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 12.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 15.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.42 ft | 1933-08-23 |
| 13.37 ft | 2022-07-03 |
| 11.19 ft | 2004-07-04 |
| 10.85 ft | 1942-10-16 |
| 10.83 ft | 2006-06-26 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Branch Anacostia River at Brentwood, MD | 1.8 mi | Prince George's County |
| Northwest Br Anacostia River near Hyattsville, MD | 2.2 mi | Prince George's County |
| Beaverdam Creek near Cheverly, MD | 3.1 mi | Prince George's County |
| Sligo Creek near Takoma Park, MD | 4.6 mi | Montgomery County |
| Paint Branch near College Park, MD | 5.4 mi | Montgomery 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.