RIVER GAUGE · ANACOSTIA RIVER
Anacostia River at Washington Aquatic Gardens
District of Columbia County, District Of Columbia
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Action3.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 4.5 ft
An access road connecting Lot 7 and Lot 8 in the RFK Stadium parking area floods. Water also approaches Anacostia Drive near I-695.
- 4 ft
Water begins to cover portions of the 11th hole at Langston Colf Course on Kingman Island. Minor overbank flooding is occurring elsewhere along the river, including near Boathouse Row.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2017 | 5.07 ft | — |
| Sep 29, 2015 | 4.45 ft | — |
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