Potomac River at Edwards Ferry near Poolesville, MD
Is Potomac River at Edwards Ferry near Poolesville, MD flooding right now?
Potomac River at Edwards Ferry near Poolesville, MD measured 4.15 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 10.8 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.15 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.45 ft on Tue, Jun 5, 2018.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12.25 ft | 8.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 10.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 12.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 19.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.45 ft | 2018-06-05 |
| 21.8 ft | 2018-09-29 |
| 21.57 ft | 2018-09-29 |
| 21.25 ft | 2025-05-15 |
| 21.09 ft | 2014-05-17 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Run near Leesburg, VA | 4.2 mi | Loudoun County |
| Limestone Branch near Leesburg, VA | 5.9 mi | Loudoun County |
| Seneca Creek at Dawsonville, MD | 7.5 mi | Montgomery County |
| Goose Creek near Leesburg, VA | 7.9 mi | Loudoun County |
| S F Catoctin Creek at Rt 698 near Waterford, VA | 10.0 mi | Loudoun 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.