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SwedenDragon Swamp at Mascot water level
River gauge, Dragon Swamp, Virginia, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 20.1 cfs
- Water temperature
- 57 °F
History
What this means
The Dragon Swamp at Mascot is at 5.04 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.96 ft and 5.04 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 57 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 13.21 ftSeptember 17, 1999
Floating and fishing near Dragon Swamp at Mascot
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
What happens at each level
- 16.30 ft
- River stage sensor operating limit
- 5.04 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.21 ft | September 17, 1999 |
| 2 | 12.28 ft | October 13, 2018 |
| 3 | 10.42 ft | August 29, 2011 |
| 4 | 9.54 ft | July 26, 2004 |
| 5 | 9.39 ft | February 6, 1998 |
| 6 | 9.02 ft | September 20, 2003 |
| 7 | 9.00 ft | March 4, 1994 |
| 8 | 8.85 ft | April 17, 1983 |
| 9 | 8.62 ft | November 14, 2009 |
| 10 | 8.25 ft | January 11, 2024 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piscataway Creek near TappahannockRiver gauge, Piscataway Creek | 7.8 cfs | Normal | −1.3 cfs | 20 mi |
| Chickahominy River near Providence ForgeRiver gauge, Chickahominy River | 3.34 ft | Below flood stage | +0.46 ft | 24 mi |
| Moncuin Creek below Us Highway 360 near ManquinRiver gauge, Moncuin Creek | 21.2 cfs | Normal | −8.6 cfs | 25 mi |
| Totopotomoy Creek near StudleyRiver gauge, Totopotomoy Creek | 29.6 cfs | High | −4.2 cfs | 31 mi |
| Mattaponi River near BeulahvilleRiver gauge, Mattaponi River | 4.50 ft | Below flood stage | +0.11 ft | 31 mi |
| Storm Drain at Rivers Rdg Cir near Newport NewsRiver gauge, Storm Drain | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 33 mi |
| Pamunkey River near HanoverRiver gauge, Pamunkey River | 222 cfs | Normal | −31.0 cfs | 36 mi |
| Storm Drain at Lakewood Park Drain near Newport NewsRiver gauge, Storm Drain | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 38 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 Dragon Swamp at Mascot today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 10:45 PM EDT, the water level was 5.04 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Dragon Swamp at Mascot rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Dragon Swamp at Mascot normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Dragon Swamp at Mascot?
The highest level on record is 13.21 ft on September 17, 1999.
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:01669520(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.63375, -76.69635(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 | 5.04 ft | 2026-10-19 02:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 20.1 cfs | 2026-10-19 02:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 57 °F | 2026-10-19 02:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Dragon Swamp at Mascot (usgs:01669520). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/dragon-swamp-at-mascot
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