RIVER GAUGE · NORTH BRANCH POTOMAC RIVER
North Branch Potomac River at Steyer
Garrett County, Maryland
Water level2.31 ft
Flow54 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood9 ft
Moderate flood12 ft
Major flood13 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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