Potomac River at Harpers Ferry, WV

Washington County, Maryland · USGS gauge 01620000 · Potomac River flood status · Maryland river levels

Is Potomac River at Harpers Ferry, WV flooding right now?

Potomac River at Harpers Ferry, WV measured 0.85 ft on 2026-10-27 18:45:00 UTC. No NWS minor flood stage is published for this gauge.

Gauge height

0.85 ft

as of 64 min ago

Streamflow

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data refreshed 2 min ago

No National Weather Service flood stage is published for this gauge, so no flood category can be shown — why some gauges have no flood stage.

Last 7 days

Past 7 days · 0.75–2.14 ft

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Distance	County
Piney Run near Lovettsville, VA	1.0 mi	Loudoun County
Shenandoah River at Millville, WV	4.3 mi	Jefferson County
Little Catoctin Creek near Rosemont, MD	5.2 mi	Frederick County
Potomac River at Burkittsville Rd at Brunswick, MD	5.3 mi	Frederick County
Little Catoctin Creek at Rosemont, MD	5.5 mi	Frederick County

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.

Sources: USGS monitoring location