Potomac River Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Potomac River today?

Potomac River water levels are measured at USGS gauge POTOMAC RIVER AT POINT OF ROCKS, MD; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Potomac River high or low right now?

This page compares the current reading against the trailing 30-day average and range for Potomac River — above the average means higher water than usual, below means lower.

Live gauge height for Potomac River, measured at USGS station POTOMAC RIVER AT POINT OF ROCKS, MD.

Current gauge height

1.44 ft

Updated 33 min ago

vs. 30-day average

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Water temperature

81°F

Boat Ramps on Potomac River (2)

Shepherdstown, West Virginia Boat Launch — Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Edwards Ferry — Poolesville, Maryland
Marshall Hall Landing — Accokeek, Maryland
Point of Rocks Boat Ramp — Point of Rocks, Maryland
Brunswick Boat Ramp — Brunswick, Maryland
Gravelly Point Boat Ramp — Arlington, Virginia
Taylors Landing — Sharpsburg, Maryland
Hancock Boat Ramp — Hancock, Maryland
McKimmey Boat Ramp — Lovettsville, Virginia
Potomac River Boat Ramp — Alexandria, Virginia

See all Potomac River boat ramps →

Potomac River Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Potomac River today?

The USGS gauge for Potomac River (POTOMAC RIVER AT POINT OF ROCKS, MD) currently reads a gauge height of 1.44 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Potomac River high or low right now?

Compare today's reading with the 30-day chart above — a reading near the top of the range means high water, near the bottom means low water.

Where can I launch a boat on Potomac River?

BoatLaunchMap lists 2 boat ramps on Potomac River, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 01638500. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.