Potomac River at Shepherdstown, WV
Is Potomac River at Shepherdstown, WV flooding right now?
Potomac River at Shepherdstown, WV measured 2.00 ft on 2026-11-11 15:30:00 UTC. That observation was 13.0 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.00 ft
Streamflow
1,260 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 25 ft. The highest crest on record was 42.07 ft on Thu, Mar 19, 1936.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 6.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 13.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 20.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 23.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 42.07 ft | 1936-03-19 |
| 39.2 ft | 1889-06-01 |
| 33.2 ft | 1937-04-27 |
| 32.68 ft | 1942-10-16 |
| 32.5 ft | 1996-01-21 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Rockymarsh Run at Scrabble, WV | 3.7 mi | Jefferson County |
| Antietam Creek near Sharpsburg, MD | 3.9 mi | Washington County |
| Marsh Run at Grimes, MD | 5.7 mi | Washington County |
| Opequon Creek near Martinsburg, WV | 7.4 mi | Berkeley County |
| Potomac River at Harpers Ferry, WV | 8.6 mi | Washington 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.