Yesterday 0.10 to 0.50 inches of rain accumulated across much of the
basin. A limited area in the north received between 0.50 and 2.00
inches. The 2-day forecast predicts only trace precipitation over the
northern portion of the basin. The 5-day forecast indicates a chance
of up to 0.50 inches over the entire basin.
While Point of Rocks is still above the 2,000 cfs threshold, daily
monitoring remains active as only minor precipitation events are
predicted for the next couple of days.
Daily Flows:
Little Falls gage flow 08/15: 1750 MGD (2710 cfs)
Little Falls gage flow 08/16: 1810 MGD (est., based on recently
available real time data) (2800 cfs)
Note: Gage flow at Little Falls is measured after water
supply withdrawals.
Point of Rocks flow 08/15: 1540 MGD (2390 cfs)
Point of Rocks flow 08/16: 1470 MGD (est., based on recently
available real time data) (2280 cfs)
Net Potomac Production (08/15/11):
FW Corbalis raw water withdrawal (Potomac): 113 MGD
WSSC Potomac Production: 121 MGD
Aqueduct withdrawal: 146 MGD
Total Potomac demand: 380 MGD