Situational Awareness (Wednesday, 2026-08-05)
According to the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center predictions, the next 24 hours may see 0.01 to 0.25 inches of rain. Over the next 3 days, the average basin rainfall may be between 0.25 and 1 inch. The week-long outlook expects a total of approximately 0.25 to 1.25 inches of rain in the basin.
Special Conditions
None
Situational Awareness (Tuesday, 2026-08-04)
River flow at the USGS Point of Rocks gage remains fairly steady at around 1750 cfs. The past 24 hours saw trace amounts of rainfall, mostly in the southern portions of the basin. According to the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center predictions, the basin will receive between 0.1 and 0.5 inches of rain over the next 72 hours. The week-long outlook expects a total of approximately 0.5 to 1.0 inches of rain in the basin.
Special Conditions
None
Situational Awareness (Thursday, 2026-02-19)
Situational Awareness (Wednesday, 2026-02-18)
According to information from the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center, no precipitation fell in the Potomac watershed during the past 24 hours. An average accumulation of 0.5 to 1.00 is expected over the next 3 days.
Situational Awareness (Tuesday, 2026-02-17)
According to information from the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center, no precipitation fell in the Potomac watershed during the past 24 hours. An average accumulation of 0.25 to 0.75 is expected over the next 3 days.
Special Conditions
Situational Awareness (Monday, 2026-02-16)
Between 0.1 and 1.0 inches of rain fell in the basin over the past 24 hours, with greater accumulation occurring in southern portions of the basin. According to the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center, trace amounts of precipitation are expected over the next 3 days. The week-long outlook can expect to see approximately 0.75 inches of precipitation.
Situational Awareness (Sunday, 2026-02-15)
According to the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center, no precipitation occurred in the basin over the past 24 hours. Over the next 3 days, 0.1-0.5 inches of precipitation are expected, with the highest amounts likely in the southern portions of the basin.
Situational Awareness (Saturday, 2026-02-14)
No precipitation was observed within the last 24 hours. Over the next three days, the basin may receive approximately 0.1 to 0.5 inches of precipitation (higher totals below Little Falls). This three-day forecast also includes much-needed rainfall across Virginia in areas outside of the basin, with totals on Sunday potentially exceeding 1 inch in southern Virginia.
Situational Awareness (Friday, 2026-02-13)
According to the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center, no appreciable precipitation fell in the basin over the past 24 hours. Over the next three days, precipitation is expected to range from 0.01 to 0.75 inches, increasing from north to south, with the highest totals in southern areas.
Situational Awareness (Thursday, 2026-02-12)
According to the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center, nonappreciable precipitation fell in the basin over the past 24 hours. Additionally, no appreciable precipitation is expected over the next 3 days. The 5-day forecast can expect to see between 0.1 and 0.5 inches of liquid-equivalent precipitation.