Shenandoah River level at Harpers Ferry
West Virginia · Tubing & floating
Measured at USGS 01620000 — POTOMAC RIVER AT HARPERS FERRY, WV
Reading taken · as of 18 min ago
No seasonal normal for this gauge
USGS has not published enough daily statistics for this site to compare this reading against a seasonal normal, so this page shows the reading and its recent trend rather than a percent-of-normal figure.
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Flow history at Harpers Ferry
Daily values from USGS 01620000, updated every 15 to 60 minutes. Provisional.
About Shenandoah River at Harpers Ferry
In West Virginia — the reading paddlers, anglers and outfitters here check before committing to a shuttle. The Needles; River Riders whitewater tubing.
Shenandoah River at Harpers Ferry — common questions
3 questions
Does rain upstream change Shenandoah River at Harpers Ferry quickly?
Yes. It is free-flowing, so rain upstream moves it directly. Several feet in a few hours is normal after a heavy storm.
Is Shenandoah River at Harpers Ferry high or low for this time of year?
USGS has not published enough daily statistics for this site to compute a seasonal median, so this page shows the reading and its trend instead.
How often does this reading update?
USGS transmits from gauge 01620000 every 15 to 60 minutes. This page refreshes from USGS when you open it, and the reading is provisional until USGS reviews it. The timestamp is in the gauge's local time.