Is the North Branch Potomac River flooding?
The North Branch Potomac River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in West 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 North Branch Potomac River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 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 West Virginia river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is North Branch Potomac River at Pinto, MD. The highest level ever recorded there was 24.00 ft on 29 March 1924, carrying 55,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1924 (73 annual peaks).
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Branch Potomac River at Pinto, MD | No current data | — | — | — |
| North Branch Potomac River at Barnum, WV | No flood stage defined | 3.05 ft | — |