Hickey Run at National Arboretum at Washington water level

Name: Hickey Run at National Arboretum at Washington water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Hickey Run, District of Columbia, United States

Directions

Normal for late October

Water level

0.92ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 05:08 AM EDT (25 min ago)

Flow: 0.2 cfs
Water temperature: 62 °F

History

7 days

Water level

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Hickey Run at National Arboretum at Washington, where the gauge shows 0.92 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 0.92 ft – 2.45 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 62 °F.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:24 AM Sunset 06:22 PM Daylight 10 hr, 59 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Watts Branch at WashingtonRiver gauge, Watts Branch	4.14 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	1.7 mi
Northeast Branch Anacostia River at RiverdaleRiver gauge, Northeast Branch Anacostia River	0.42 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	3.8 mi
Rock Creek at Joyce Rd WashingtonRiver gauge, Rock Creek	1.30 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	5.0 mi
Sligo Creek near Takoma ParkRiver gauge, Sligo Creek	0.59 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	5.2 mi
Potomac River at Wisconsin Ave, WashingtonEstuary gauge, Potomac River	2.76 ft	Below flood stage	+0.99 ft	5.4 mi
Fourmile Run at AlexandriaRiver gauge, Fourmile Run	4.07 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	8 mi
Paint Branch near College ParkRiver gauge, Paint Branch	1.50 ft	Below flood stage	±0	8 mi
Potomac River near Wash, Dc Little Falls Pump StationRiver gauge, Potomac River	3.36 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	9 mi

Questions and answers

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Hickey Run at National Arboretum at Washington today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 05:08 AM EDT, the water level was 0.92 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Hickey Run at National Arboretum at Washington rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Hickey Run at National Arboretum at Washington normal?

Normal for late October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

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:01651770 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.91611, -76.96886 (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 09:08	Provisional
Flow	0.2 cfs	2026-10-21 09:08	Provisional
Water temperature	62 °F	2026-10-21 09:08	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Hickey Run at National Arboretum at Washington (usgs:01651770). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/district-of-columbia/hickey-run-at-national-arboretum-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