Major Flood
13 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
13 ft
Several homes are flooded near the river. Althouse Mill Road is flooded near Bayard.
12 ft
Water approaches homes near Bayard. Yards and outbuildings are flooded near Wilson, WV and between Gorman and Steyer, MD.
9 ft
Water begins to cover a portion of Althouse Mill Road near Bayard.
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 | 13.14 ft | 11,500 cfs |
| Jun 30, 2019 | 13.01 ft | 10,700 cfs |
| Oct 14, 1954 | 13 ft | 11,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
STYM2
River
North Branch Potomac River
County
Garrett, MD
Coordinates
39.3019°N, 79.3069°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Branch Potomac River at Steyer?
The North Branch Potomac River at Steyer gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01595000) 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 Steyer?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Branch Potomac River at Steyer is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Branch Potomac River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add North Branch Potomac River at Steyer to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the North Branch Potomac River at Steyer gauge located?
The gauge is located in Garrett County, Maryland at coordinates 39.3019°N, 79.3069°W. USGS site number: 01595000. 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.