RIVER GAUGE · CAMERON RUN
Cameron Run at Eisenhower Avenue in Alexandria
City of Alexandria County, Virginia
Water level3.86 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:50 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7.5 ft
Minor flood11 ft
Moderate flood14 ft
Major flood16.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 20 ft
Water reaches buildings along Wheeler Avenue and Eisenhower Avenue.
- 16.5 ft
The Capital Beltway begins to flood between Eisenhower Avenue and Telegraph Road in Alexandria.
- 14 ft
Most of the Lower Holmes Run Trail along Cameron Run is flooded.
- 11 ft
Backwater flooding begins to affect areas along Backlick Run upstream of Cameron Run.
- 9 ft
Water overflows the banks on both sides of Cameron Run upstream of the railroad culverts.
- 7.5 ft
A few low spots near the Lower Holmes Run Trail between the railroad bridge and the Metrorail bridge begin to flood, but there is no significant impact.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2019 | 15.7 ft | — |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 15.03 ft | 12,300 cfs |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 12.92 ft | — |
More on Cameron Run
UpstreamCameron Run at Alexandria
DownstreamCameron Run at Huntington - Metro Bridge
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