River Conditions
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River stage

Leesylvania State Park, Potomac River

River level
1.47 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
4.30 ft
Flood stage
5.00 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LSPV2

Flood stage
5.00 ft

In brief

The Potomac River at Leesylvania State Park, VA read 1.47 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.83 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge LSPV2

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 4.30 ftMinor flooding 5.00 ft CURRENT 1.47 ft

What happens at each level

Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.

StageImpact
4.30 ft Water begins to cover trails and low-lying coastal areas at Leesylvania State Park.
5.00 ft Water begins to cover the road at the intersection of Bay Street and Bay Circle (Woodbridge area); nearby yards and some driveways are inundated in the Bayside Park and Featherstone Shores Neighborhoods.Water covers the sidewalk leading to the pier at Leesylvania State Park and begins to cover sidewalks leading to the dock at the Town of Quantico park.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Potomac River flooding at Leesylvania State Park?

No. The Potomac River at Leesylvania State Park is at 1.47 ft, 2.83 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Leesylvania State Park?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 4.3 ft and minor flooding 5 ft.

What is the highest the Potomac River has been at Leesylvania State Park?

The National Weather Service has not published a crest history for this gauge.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LSPV2). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.