Cedar Run near Catlett water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.56ft Down 0.23 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 04:45 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 26.4 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Cedar Run near Catlett, where the gauge shows 2.56 ft.

It is 12.44 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.23 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.56 ft – 2.89 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: 27.66 ftJune 22, 1972

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 15.00 ft.

What happens at each level

21.00 ft: The bridge over Cedar Run on Route 806 floods, and water enters structures nearby.
15.00 ft: Water approaches a low spot on Flatwood Lane near Catlett.
8.00 ft: Water overflows the banks into lowlands.
2.56 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	27.66 ft	June 22, 1972
2	22.00 ft	October 15, 1942
3	18.20 ft	July 12, 2013
4	17.58 ft	December 11, 1992
5	17.25 ft	June 8, 1955
6	17.06 ft	October 9, 1976
7	16.95 ft	May 12, 2008
8	16.50 ft	July 21, 1956
9	16.45 ft	May 5, 1989
10	16.43 ft	May 1, 2014

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:23 AM Sunset 06:29 PM Daylight 11 hr, 6 min First quarter 53%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
South F Quantico Creek near Independent HillRiver gauge, South F Quantico Creek	2.92 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	11 mi
Rappahannock River at RemingtonRiver gauge, Rappahannock River	3.54 ft	Below flood stage	−0.24 ft	13 mi
Aquia Creek near GarrisonvilleRiver gauge, Aquia Creek	0.55 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	14 mi
Hazel River at RixeyvilleRiver gauge, Hazel River	3.54 ft	Below flood stage	−0.16 ft	19 mi
Flatlick Branch above Frog Branch at ChantillyRiver gauge, Flatlick Branch	1.14 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	20 mi
Rappahannock River near FredericksburgRiver gauge, Rappahannock River	2.56 ft	Below flood stage	−0.12 ft	23 mi
Difficult Run above Fox Lake near FairfaxRiver gauge, Difficult Run	2.4 cfs	Normal	−1.6 cfs	23 mi
Long Branch near AnnandaleRiver gauge, Long Branch	1.0 cfs	Normal	−1.0 cfs	24 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Cedar Run near Catlett?

The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 12.44 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 Cedar Run near Catlett today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 04:45 PM EDT, the water level was 2.56 ft. Down 0.23 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Cedar Run near Catlett rising or falling?

Down 0.23 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Cedar Run near Catlett normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Cedar Run near Catlett?

The highest level on record is 27.66 ft on June 22, 1972.

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:01656000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.63679, -77.62499 (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	2.56 ft	2026-10-18 20:45	Provisional
Flow	26.4 cfs	2026-10-18 20:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Cedar Run near Catlett (usgs:01656000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/cedar-run-near-catlett

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