Limestone Branch near Leesburg water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

0.45ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 09:40 AM EDT (13 min ago)

Flow: 1.4 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Limestone Branch near Leesburg reads 0.45 ft, a normal level.

It is 6.55 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.45 ft and 0.53 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: 11.19 ftSeptember 23, 2003

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 7.00 ft, still 6.55 ft away.

What happens at each level

10.00 ft: Route 15 floods at Limestone Branch, which is between Leesburg and Lucketts.
8.00 ft: A home near Route 15 along the stream begins to flood.
7.00 ft: Greenfield Farm Lane and another access road flood. Field flooding near the stream is widespread.
5.00 ft: Water begins to overflow into fields near the stream.
0.45 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	11.19 ft	September 23, 2003
2	9.12 ft	September 30, 2015
3	8.13 ft	April 28, 2011
4	7.81 ft	May 16, 2014
5	7.71 ft	January 14, 2005
6	7.58 ft	September 28, 2018
7	7.46 ft	January 31, 2013
8	7.45 ft	December 11, 2003
9	6.49 ft	May 12, 2008
10	6.32 ft	March 11, 2011

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
South F Catoctin Creek at RT 698 near WaterfordRiver gauge, South F Catoctin Creek	0.74 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	4.6 mi
North F Catoctin Creek at RT 681 near WaterfordRiver gauge, North F Catoctin Creek	1.85 ft	Below flood stage	±0	5.4 mi
Potomac River at Edwards Ferry near PoolesvilleRiver gauge, Potomac River	4.81 ft	Below flood stage	−0.14 ft	5.9 mi
Catoctin Creek at TaylorstownRiver gauge, Catoctin Creek	2.81 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	6 mi
Potomac River at Point of RocksRiver gauge, Potomac River	2.50 ft	Below flood stage	−0.18 ft	7 mi
Broad Run near LeesburgRiver gauge, Broad Run	2.26 ft	Below flood stage	−0.24 ft	10 mi
North F Goose Creek at RT 729 near LincolnRiver gauge, North F Goose Creek	1.59 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	10 mi
Goose Creek near LeesburgRiver gauge, Goose Creek	1.73 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	10 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Limestone Branch near Leesburg?

The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 6.55 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 Limestone Branch near Leesburg today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 09:40 AM EDT, the water level was 0.45 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Limestone Branch near Leesburg rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Limestone Branch near Leesburg normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Limestone Branch near Leesburg?

The highest level on record is 11.19 ft on September 23, 2003.

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:01643590 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.16761, -77.53592 (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	0.45 ft	2026-10-19 13:40	Provisional
Flow	1.4 cfs	2026-10-19 13:40	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Limestone Branch near Leesburg (usgs:01643590). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/limestone-branch-near-leesburg

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