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SwedenFour Mile Run at Highway 29 at Falls Church water level
River gauge, Four Mile Run, Virginia, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
- Flow
- 0.2 cfs
History
What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has Four Mile Run at Highway 29 at Falls Church at 1.83 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.81 ft – 2.37 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac River near Wash, Dc Little Falls Pump StationRiver gauge, Potomac River | 3.41 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 4.8 mi |
| Dead Run at Whann Avenue near McLeanRiver gauge, Dead Run | 1.15 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 5.1 mi |
| Fourmile Run at AlexandriaRiver gauge, Fourmile Run | 4.09 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 5.1 mi |
| Potomac River at Wisconsin Ave, WashingtonEstuary gauge, Potomac River | 1.62 ft | Below flood stage | +0.75 ft | 5.3 mi |
| Accotink Creek near AnnandaleRiver gauge, Accotink Creek | 1.60 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 6.2 mi |
| Long Branch near AnnandaleRiver gauge, Long Branch | 0.9 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 6 mi |
| Cameron Run at AlexandriaRiver gauge, Cameron Run | 3.88 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 6 mi |
| Difficult Run near Great FallsRiver gauge, Difficult Run | 2.76 ft | Below flood stage | −0.15 ft | 8 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 Four Mile Run at Highway 29 at Falls Church today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 06:45 PM EDT, the water level was 1.83 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Four Mile Run at Highway 29 at Falls Church rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Four Mile Run at Highway 29 at Falls Church 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:01652090(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.88630, -77.16350(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 | 1.83 ft | 2026-10-20 22:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.2 cfs | 2026-10-20 22:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Four Mile Run at Highway 29 at Falls Church (usgs:01652090). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/four-mile-run-at-highway-29-at-falls-church
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