Is the Northwest Branch Anacostia River flooding?
The Northwest Branch Anacostia River is tracked by 2 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 Northwest Branch Anacostia River 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 Maryland river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Northwest Branch Anacostia River near Colesville, MD. The highest level ever recorded there was 15.89 ft on 22 June 1972, carrying 11,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1924 (88 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.16 ft, 14.7 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Branch Anacostia River near Colesville, MD | No flooding | 1.16 ft | 9 ft | |
| Northwest Branch Anacostia River at Brentwood, MD | No flood stage defined | 0.88 ft | — |