River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS AXTV2
In brief
The Potomac River at Alexandria, VA read 0.72 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 1.78 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge AXTV2
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.66 ft | 2003-09-19 |
| 2 | 7.40 ft | 1936-03-19 |
| 3 | 5.99 ft | 2021-10-29 |
| 4 | 5.06 ft | 2011-04-16 |
| 5 | 5.04 ft | 2018-09-10 |
| 6 | 4.92 ft | 2014-04-30 |
| 7 | 4.88 ft | 2010-03-14 |
| 8 | 4.83 ft | 2018-09-11 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Water begins to pool near the corner of Strand Street and Wales Alley in Alexandria.
Water reaches the curb near the intersection of King Street and Strand Street.
Water covers the easternmost end of King Street.
Union Street is covered by water near King Street. Water starts to cover the driveway leading to Belle Haven Marina.
Water covers part of Mt. Vernon Trail along the George Washington Memorial Parkway between Belle View Blvd and Tulane Drive.
Water approaches buildings near the intersection of King Street and Union Street. This flooding will be slightly more widespread in a tidal flood than a freshwater flood.
Flooding is ongoing at several businesses near the intersection of King Street and Union Street.
Flooding begins in the vicinity of the Joint Base Anacostia Bolling marina. Access to the Daingerfield Island area is cut off due to flooding. Several parks along the Alexandria waterfront are flooded. Union Street is flooded between Wales Alley and Thompson Alley. Lower portions of King Street, Prince Street, and Strand Street are flooded. Water approaches the southern tip of Lee Street.
Floodwaters reach about a block and a half inland at King Street and cover several blocks of Union Street in Alexandria.
Water approaches the George Washington Parkway near Daingerfield Island and Belle Haven. Flooding is occurring near the Joint Base Anacostia Bolling marina. Significant flooding is occurring along Union Street in Old Town Alexandria, along with nearby streets. Flooding is also occurring further south at Jones Point.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Potomac River at Alexandria is at 0.72 ft, 1.78 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 2.5 ft, minor flooding 3.3 ft, moderate flooding 4.2 ft and major flooding 6.6 ft.
The highest crest on record is 8.66 ft, on 2003-09-19.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge AXTV2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 0165258890). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.