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Potomac River Flooding May 2025

Date: May 16, 2025
Category: News

Update 5/22/25: Fletcher’s Boathouse is still closed. Key Bridge Boathouse and Thompson Boat Center are currently re-opened for rentals.

The Potomac River has flooded and Key Bridge Boathouse, Thompson Boat Center, and Fletcher’s Cove will be closed until at least Tuesday.

The following locations will still be open for weekend rentals, but some will have modified boundaries or only renting kayaks due to the stronger current.

Tidal Basin: Open

  • Renting Kayaks & Pedal Boats

Wharf: Open

  • Renting Kayaks only (no canoes or SUPs this weekend)

Columbia Island Marina: Open

  • Renting Kayaks only
  • Boundary: staying in Lagoon and not allowed in Potomac River this weekend

National Harbor: Open

  • Renting Kayaks, pedal boats, canoes (no SUPs)
  • Boundary: staying in the Cove this weekend

James Creek Marina: Open

  • Renting Kayaks only

Ballpark Boathouse: Open

  • Renting Kayaks only

Fletchers: Closed for all rentals until further notice

Key Bridge Boathouse: Closed until flooding goes down and we can bring the dock back up

Thompson Boat Center: Closed until flooding goes down and we can bring the dock back up

Washington Sailing Marina: Closed for rentals, but building is open for food and beverage purchases

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