USGS Station 01608500 • Lat 39.4512°, Long -78.6531° • Elevation West Virginia Basin
Low scrape flow. Expect technical rock dodging and shallow gravel bars; best suited for packrafts.
Extremely clear, skinny water. Long 12ft leaders and delicate dry fly presentations recommended.
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National Water Information System (NWIS) • Automated satellite telemetry transmission every 15 to 60 minutes.
Data transmitted via USGS satellite telemetry every 15 to 60 minutes. ClearGauge computes Low / Normal / High / Flood Risk verdicts using historical daily-mean percentiles from the USGS record. All readings shown are sourced directly from USGS NWIS.
River Safety & Autonomous Human Verification Notice
River conditions can change abruptly due to upstream reservoir releases, sudden mountain thunderstorms, flash flooding, and seasonal snowmelt surges. Always scout rapids prior to commitment, wear an approved USCG Type III/V Personal Flotation Device (PFD), carry appropriate rescue gear, and check local emergency management bulletins before launching.
Potomac River near Washington, DC
USGS Station 01646500 • 89.2282460466765 mi away
