Is the North Branch Potomac River flooding?
The North Branch Potomac River is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in Maryland. 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 North Branch Potomac River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 4 of 4 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 Maryland river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is North Branch Potomac River near Cumberland, MD. The highest level ever recorded there was 29.20 ft on 1 June 1889, carrying 89,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1889 (98 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.50 ft, 26.7 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Branch Potomac River at Steyer, MD | No flooding | 2.29 ft | 9 ft | |
| North Branch Potomac River at Kitzmiller, MD | No flooding | 2.03 ft | 9 ft | |
| North Branch Potomac River at Luke, MD | No flooding | 1.75 ft | 10.5 ft | |
| North Branch Potomac River near Cumberland, MD | No flooding | 2.50 ft | 17 ft |