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Potomac River

Flows through the Mid-Atlantic region and borders the nation's capital.

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Forecast availability11 linked forecast gauge
Last source updateAvailableJun 5, 2026 at 11:42 AM CDT

Forecast-linked gauges on Potomac River

Linked gauges with forecast-capable source records.

NWS / NWPS AXTV2

Potomac River at Alexandria

VA

Stale
Forecast

Latest public reading

2.17 ft

Observed Jun 5, 2026 at 11:42 AM CDT

Observation 523 minutes old

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