RIVER GAUGE · BROAD RUN
Broad Run near Sterling
Loudoun County, Virginia
Water level1.66 ft
Flow38 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:40 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft
Minor flood12 ft
Moderate flood15 ft
Major flood18 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 16 ft
Youngs Cliff Road is flooded. This can also happen due to Potomac River backwater and not be reflected at this gauge.
- 15 ft
Water approaches buildings off Youngs Cliff Road. This can also happen due to Potomac River backwater and not be reflected at this gauge.
- 10 ft
Wooded areas near the river flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2008 | 13.29 ft | 13,500 cfs |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 11.27 ft | 8,564 cfs |
| May 16, 2014 | 11.21 ft | 8,755 cfs |
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