Major Flood
15 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Water reaches the bridge connecting Kitzmiller and Blaine over the North Branch.
20 ft
Levee systems protect the communities of Kitzmiller and Blaine to approximately this level.
19 ft
Water reaches the railroad tracks north of Blaine.
17 ft
Several homes outside the area of levee protection are flooded, north of Kitzmiller, between Kitzmiller and Shallmar, and in a low lying area upstream of Blaine.
15 ft
Water approaches buildings along East Main Street, outside the area of levee protection, in Kitzmiller.
14 ft
A portion of East Main Street, outside the area of levee protection, in Kitzmiller begins to flood.
12 ft
Portions of Shallmar Road near Shallmar are flooded.
9 ft
Low lying areas near the river around Kitzmiller are flooded.
8 ft
Water begins to overflow the banks near Kitzmiller.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 1985 | 14.85 ft | 50,400 cfs |
| Oct 14, 1954 | 13.5 ft | 33,400 cfs |
| Sep 6, 1996 | 13.4 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
KITM2
River
North Branch Potomac River
County
Garrett, MD
Coordinates
39.3939°N, 79.1817°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Branch Potomac River at Kitzmiller?
The North Branch Potomac River at Kitzmiller gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01595500) 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 North Branch Potomac River at Kitzmiller?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Branch Potomac River at Kitzmiller is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Branch Potomac River rises?
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Where is the North Branch Potomac River at Kitzmiller gauge located?
The gauge is located in Garrett County, Maryland at coordinates 39.3939°N, 79.1817°W. USGS site number: 01595500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.