Situational Awareness (Friday, 2024-07-19)
Dry conditions persist and Potomac basin stream flows continue to decline. According to the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center, the Potomac watershed above Little Falls is expected to receive no precipitation over the next day, 0.2 inches over the next 3 days, and 1.1 inches over the next week.
Special Conditions
Situational Awareness (Thursday, 2024-07-18)
According to the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center predictions, the next three days may see 0.1 inches of rain. The week-long outlook expects a total of approximately 0.9 inches of rain in the basin.
Situational Awareness (Wednesday, 2024-07-17)
Stream flows throughout the Potomac basin are continuing to decline. Flows in some major Potomac River tributaries have fallen below historic minimums for this day of the year – notably in the South Branch Potomac River near Springfield, WV, and the Shenandoah River at Millville, WV. According to the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center predictions, 0.4 inches of rain is expected in the basin over the next day and 0.6 inches over the next 3 days.
Situational Awareness (Tuesday, 2024-07-16)
Trace amounts of rain are predicted over the next 24 hours according to the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center. Rainfall is expected over the next 3 days, ranging from 0.25 inches in the western portion of the basin to over an inch possible in the DC metro area.
Situational Awareness (Monday, 2024-07-15)
Trace amounts of rain fell in the basin over the past 24 hours. River flows continue to decline. The Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center predicts a basin average of 0.3 inches of rain over the next three days, and 0.6 inches over the next seven days.
Situational Awareness (Sunday, 2024-07-14)
Small amounts of rain fell in the basin over the past 24 hours mainly in the eastern and northwestern areas. Potomac River flows are continuing to decline following a temporary increase from the combined effects of localized storms and the whitewater release from Savage Reservoir. The Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center predicts no rain in the next 24 hours and a basin rainfall average of 0.5 inches over the next 7 days.
Situational Awareness (Saturday, 2024-07-13)
Significant rainfall occurred in the eastern parts of the basin over the past 24 hours, with local amounts reaching up to 1.5 inches. This has led to a notable increase in river flow at Little Falls, while upstream gages continue to show low levels. According to the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center, a basin average of 0.1 inches of rain is anticipated over the next three days. The weekly forecast suggests a total of approximately 1.2 inches of rain for the basin..
Situational Awareness (Friday, 2024-07-12)
According to the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center predictions, the next 3 days may see 0.2 inches of rain. The week-long outlook expects a total of approximately 0.8 inches of rain in the basin.
Special Conditions
The effects of the whitewater release from Savage Reservoir last Sunday (2024-07-07) are currently visible at the USGS streamflow gage on the Potomac River at Point of Rocks, MD.
Situational Awareness (Thursday, 2024-07-11)
Scattered thunderstorms occurred throughout the basin over the past 24 hours. Over the next 3 days, 0.1 to 0.5 inches of rain are expected, mainly in the eastern parts of the basin.
Special Conditions
The effects of the whitewater release from Savage Reservoir last Sunday (2024-07-07) are currently visible at the USGS streamflow gage on the Potomac River at Shepherdstown.
Situational Awareness (Wednesday, 2024-07-10)
The Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center expects some rain with localized thunderstorms starting today. According to their predictions, the next 24 hours may see 0.1 inches of rain. Over the next 3 days, the average basin rainfall may be around 0.4 inches. The week-long outlook expects a total of approximately 0.6 inches of rain in the basin. Any rainfall will be combating the impacts of evaporation and the increased demand from outdoor watering due to the excessive heat currently affecting the Potomac Basin.