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Watts Branch at Washington
District Of Columbia — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in District of Columbia County, District Of Columbia on the Watts Branch. Live water level data from USGS gauge 01651800, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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Flood Stages

Moderate Flood

12 ft

Minor Flood

10 ft

Action Stage

9 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

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Historic Crests

Date Stage Flow
Sep 9, 202011.19 ft1,960 cfs
Sep 9, 202011.19 ft1,960 cfs
Jul 7, 201910.42 ft1,470 cfs
Jul 7, 201910.42 ft1,470 cfs
Sep 25, 199410.36 ft1,510 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

01651800

NWS LID

WATD2

River

Watts Branch

County

District of Columbia, DC

Coordinates

38.9011°N, 76.9431°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Watts Branch at Washington?

The Watts Branch at Washington gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01651800) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.

What is flood stage for Watts Branch at Washington?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Watts Branch at Washington is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.

How do I get alerts when Watts Branch rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Watts Branch at Washington to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the Watts Branch at Washington gauge located?

The gauge is located in District of Columbia County, District Of Columbia at coordinates 38.9011°N, 76.9431°W. USGS site number: 01651800. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey