RIVER GAUGE · NORTHEAST BRANCH ANACOSTIA RIVER
Northeast Branch Anacostia River at Riverdale
Prince Georges County, Maryland
Water level0.24 ft
Flow6 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:05 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft
Minor flood8 ft
Moderate flood13 ft
Major flood16 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 16 ft
Numerous roads and structures are flooded.
- 14 ft
Much of Tanglewood Drive is flooded, along with some structures.
- 13 ft
Water approaches homes and businesses.
- 12 ft
Water reaches Tanglewood Drive in spots, as well as a parking lot near Riverdale.
- 11 ft
Athletic fields off Tanglewood Drive are fully flooded.
- 8 ft
The Northeast Branch Trail begins to flood in spots.
- 7 ft
Water leaves the banks and begins to cover an athletic field off Tanglewood Drive. No other impacts are noted.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 1933 | 13.42 ft | 10,500 cfs |
| Jul 3, 2022 | 13.37 ft | 23,710 cfs |
| Jul 3, 2004 | 11.19 ft | 8,000 cfs |
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