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Snakeden Branch above Lake Audubon at Reston water level

River gauge, Snakeden Branch, Virginia, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

1.30ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
0.5 cfs
Water temperature
59 °F
0 1 3 4

History

1.31.41.5ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 201.31.41.5ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
Water level

What this means

Snakeden Branch above Lake Audubon at Reston is at 1.30 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.28 ft and 1.54 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 59 °F.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Floating and fishing near Snakeden Branch above Lake Audubon at Reston

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

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:24 AM Sunset 06:25 PM Daylight 11 hr, 1 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
The Glade near Howland Drive at RestonRiver gauge, The Glade 0.3 cfs High ±0 0.7 mi
South F Little Difficult Run above Mouth near ViennaRiver gauge, South F Little Difficult Run 1.5 cfs High +0.3 cfs 1.4 mi
Difficult Run above Fox Lake near FairfaxRiver gauge, Difficult Run 2.1 cfs Normal −0.2 cfs 3.1 mi
Flatlick Branch above Frog Branch at ChantillyRiver gauge, Flatlick Branch 1.12 ft Below flood stage ±0 5.9 mi
Difficult Run near Great FallsRiver gauge, Difficult Run 2.77 ft Below flood stage +0.01 ft 6.0 mi
Dead Run at Whann Avenue near McLeanRiver gauge, Dead Run 1.16 ft Below flood stage +0.01 ft 9 mi
Broad Run near LeesburgRiver gauge, Broad Run 2.13 ft Below flood stage −0.09 ft 9 mi
Long Branch near AnnandaleRiver gauge, Long Branch 0.9 cfs Normal ±0 10 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 Snakeden Branch above Lake Audubon at Reston today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 01:20 PM EDT, the water level was 1.30 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Snakeden Branch above Lake Audubon at Reston rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Snakeden Branch above Lake Audubon at Reston normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

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:0164578734 (Agency page)
Coordinates
38.92966, -77.34114 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 1.30 ft 2026-10-20 17:20 Provisional
Flow 0.5 cfs 2026-10-20 16:20 Provisional
Water temperature 59 °F 2026-10-20 17:20 Provisional

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How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Snakeden Branch above Lake Audubon at Reston (usgs:0164578734). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/snakeden-branch-above-lake-audubon-at-reston

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