In the past 24 hours, trace amounts of precipitation were measured
across the basin. Limited areas in the northern portion received up to
0.75 inches. The 48-hour forecast shows no precipitation over most of
the basin, though there is a chance of trace amounts east of the
Monocacy River. The 5-day forecast indicates the basin may receive
between 0.5 to 1.0 inches of accumulated precipitation.
Point of Rocks is currently above the 2,000 cfs threshold. We will
track flows and the weather forecast to see if this is sustainable.
Daily monitoring remains active.
Daily Flows:
Little Falls gage flow 08/09: 1050 MGD (1620 cfs)
Little Falls gage flow 08/10: 1010 MGD (est., based on recently
available real time data) (1560 cfs)
Note: Gage flow at Little Falls is measured after water
supply withdrawals.
Point of Rocks flow 08/09: 1290 MGD (1990 cfs)
Point of Rocks flow 08/10: 1330 MGD (est., based on recently
available real time data) (2050 cfs)
Net Potomac Production (08/09/11):
FW Corbalis raw water withdrawal (Potomac): 123 MGD
WSSC Potomac Production: 125 MGD
Aqueduct withdrawal: 166 MGD
Total Potomac demand: 414 MGD