Broad Run near Leesburg water level

Name: Broad Run near Leesburg water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Broad Run, Virginia, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.26ft Down 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 09:40 AM EDT (32 min ago)

Flow: 87.9 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Broad Run near Leesburg is at 2.26 ft, in the normal range.

It is 9.74 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.24 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.24 ft and 3.71 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 13.29 ftMay 12, 2008

Floating and fishing near Broad Run near Leesburg

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 12.00 ft, 9.74 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

16.00 ft: Youngs Cliff Road is flooded. This can also happen due to Potomac River backwater and not be reflected at this gauge.
15.00 ft: Water approaches buildings off Youngs Cliff Road. This can also happen due to Potomac River backwater and not be reflected at this gauge.
10.00 ft: Wooded areas near the river flood.
2.26 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	13.29 ft	May 12, 2008
2	11.27 ft	January 31, 2013
3	11.21 ft	May 16, 2014
4	10.79 ft	September 9, 2011
5	10.76 ft	October 30, 2012
6	10.64 ft	June 26, 2006
7	10.43 ft	May 16, 2003
8	10.15 ft	March 7, 2011
9	10.12 ft	May 26, 2009
10	10.06 ft	August 12, 2020

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:24 AM Sunset 06:27 PM Daylight 11 hr, 3 min First quarter 59%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Potomac River at Edwards Ferry near PoolesvilleRiver gauge, Potomac River	4.80 ft	Below flood stage	−0.15 ft	4.2 mi
Seneca Creek at DawsonvilleRiver gauge, Seneca Creek	2.06 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	8 mi
Goose Creek near LeesburgRiver gauge, Goose Creek	1.73 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	8 mi
Snakeden Branch above Lake Audubon at RestonRiver gauge, Snakeden Branch	0.2 cfs	Normal	±0	9 mi
The Glade near Howland Drive at RestonRiver gauge, The Glade	0.3 cfs	High	−0.1 cfs	10 mi
Limestone Branch near LeesburgRiver gauge, Limestone Branch	0.45 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	10 mi
South F Little Difficult Run above Mouth near ViennaRiver gauge, South F Little Difficult Run	1.1 cfs	Normal	±0	11 mi
Difficult Run near Great FallsRiver gauge, Difficult Run	2.77 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	11 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Broad Run near Leesburg?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 9.74 ft below it.

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 Broad Run near Leesburg today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 09:40 AM EDT, the water level was 2.26 ft. Down 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Broad Run near Leesburg rising or falling?

Down 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Broad Run near Leesburg normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Broad Run near Leesburg?

The highest level on record is 13.29 ft on May 12, 2008.

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.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01644280 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.04642, -77.43239 (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	2.26 ft	2026-10-19 13:40	Provisional
Flow	87.9 cfs	2026-10-19 13:40	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Broad Run near Leesburg (usgs:01644280). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/broad-run-near-leesburg

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer