Is the Difficult Run flooding?
The Difficult Run is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Virginia. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Difficult Run is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Virginia river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Difficult Run near Great Falls, VA. The highest level ever recorded there was 21.40 ft on 22 June 1972, carrying 32,200 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1935 (91 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.05 ft, 17.3 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Difficult Run near Great Falls, VA | No flooding | 4.05 ft | 11 ft | |
| Difficult Run above Fox Lake near Fairfax, VA | No flood stage defined | 1.21 ft | — |