Potomac River at Paw Paw, WV
Is Potomac River at Paw Paw, WV flooding right now?
Potomac River at Paw Paw, WV measured 3.79 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 21.2 ft below its 25 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.79 ft
Streamflow
636 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 25 ft, with major flooding at 37 ft. The highest crest on record was 54 ft on Wed, Mar 18, 1936.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 22.5 ft | 18.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 25 ft | 21.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 30 ft | 26.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 37 ft | 33.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 54 ft | 1936-03-18 |
| 53.58 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 45 ft | 1889-06-01 |
| 45 ft | 1877-11-24 |
| 43.5 ft | 1924-03-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Town Creek near Oldtown, MD | 5.4 mi | Allegany County |
| Cacapon River near Great Cacapon, WV | 8.3 mi | Morgan County |
| Sideling Hill Creek near Bellegrove, MD | 9.7 mi | Washington County |
| South Branch Potomac River near Springfield, WV | 12.3 mi | Hampshire County |
| Warm Springs Run near Berkeley Springs, WV | 14.4 mi | Morgan 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.