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SwedenAnacostia River near Buzzard Point at Washington water level
Tidal gauge, Anacostia River, District of Columbia, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
- Flow
- 621 cfs
- Water temperature
- 64 °F
History
What this means
The Anacostia River near Buzzard Point at Washington reads 0.92 ft as of Oct 21, 2026, 12:35 AM EDT. There is no published reference for this tidal gauge yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has dropped 0.74 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between −1.39 ft and 2.46 ft.
Over the past seven days the change adds up to −0.10 ft. The water temperature at the gauge is 64 °F.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Anacostia River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anacostia River at Kenilworth at WashingtonTidal gauge, Anacostia River | 0.85 ft | No reference yet | −0.78 ft | 4.2 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac River at Wisconsin Ave, WashingtonEstuary gauge, Potomac River | 0.87 ft | Below flood stage | −0.75 ft | 4.1 mi |
| Hickey Run at National Arboretum at WashingtonRiver gauge, Hickey Run | 0.2 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 4.2 mi |
| Fourmile Run at AlexandriaRiver gauge, Fourmile Run | 4.08 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 4.3 mi |
| Watts Branch at WashingtonRiver gauge, Watts Branch | 4.14 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 4.4 mi |
| Cameron Run at AlexandriaRiver gauge, Cameron Run | 3.89 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Rock Creek at Joyce Rd WashingtonRiver gauge, Rock Creek | 1.31 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 7 mi |
| Northeast Branch Anacostia River at RiverdaleRiver gauge, Northeast Branch Anacostia River | 0.42 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 8 mi |
| Sligo Creek near Takoma ParkRiver gauge, Sligo Creek | 0.59 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 8 mi |
Questions and answers
What is the water level of Anacostia River near Buzzard Point at Washington today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 12:35 AM EDT, the water level was 0.92 ft. Down 0.74 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Anacostia River near Buzzard Point at Washington rising or falling?
Down 0.74 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.10 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Anacostia River near Buzzard Point at Washington normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01651827(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.86517, -77.01033(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 0.92 ft | 2026-10-21 04:35 | Provisional |
| Flow | 621 cfs | 2026-10-21 00:05 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 64 °F | 2026-10-21 04:35 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Anacostia River near Buzzard Point at Washington (usgs:01651827). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/district-of-columbia/anacostia-river-near-buzzard-point-at-washington
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer