Water Temperature of Difficult Run in Oakton, VA
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Measurement Time: Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 11:15 PM EDT
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Station Name: DIFFICULT RUN ABOVE FOX LAKE NEAR FAIRFAX, VA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 328 feet / 100 meters
Nearest Address:
11200 Lapham Dr
Oakton, VA 22124
Fairfax County
GPS Coordinates: 38.88469518, -77.3324293
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Weather for Oakton, Virginia
Current Weather

Humidity: 66%
Feels Like: 45.7°F
Wind: NE 7.4 mph
Wind Gusts: 10.9 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 55°F
L: 43°F

Thu
H: 65°F
L: 52°F

Fri
H: 60°F
L: 46°F

Sat
H: 61°F
L: 45°F

Sun
H: 62°F
L: 44°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 24.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 29 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 6:12 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 7:29 PM
Moonset: 12:25 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 52.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:19 AM - 10:49 AM6:59 PM - 9:29 PM
Minor Periods
2:05 PM - 3:35 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 28 at 4:25PM EDT until October 29 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 4:25 PM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 12:30 AM
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in the City of Alexandria and Arlington County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 5 AM EDT Wednesday, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...Water is expected to approach the curb near the intersection of King Street and Strand Street in Alexandria. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one to one and a half feet above normal. High tide at Alexandria is at 1:46 AM.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 28 at 8:58PM EDT until October 31 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 8:58 PM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Two to two and half feet of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in the City of Alexandria and Arlington County. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Friday, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS....Water is expected to approach the curb near the intersection of King Street and Strand Street in Alexandria. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Alexandria is at 1:46 AM and 2:30 PM.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
This is only a test for monitoring of vital dissemination systems.
Effective: Wed October 29, 2025, 2:24 AM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 2:34 AM
Monitoring message only. Please disregard.
Monitoring message only. Please disregard.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 28 at 8:58PM EDT until October 29 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 8:58 PM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Charles and King George Counties. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Wednesday, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water reaches yards near Cobb Island and docks near Dahlgren. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Indian Head is at 1:14 AM and 1:58 PM. The next high tide at Dahlgren is at 8:35 AM and 9:04 PM. The next high tide at Goose Bay is at 9:20 PM and 10:04 AM.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 28 at 4:25PM EDT until October 29 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 4:25 PM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 12:30 AM
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas due to tidal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to three feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EDT Wednesday, especially around the time of high tide. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday evening through Friday morning, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...For tonight, tide levels around 3.0 feet are expected which leads to flooding of the Dock Street parking area, and around the Alex Haley Memorial and Compromise Street. For Wednesday night through Thursday night, tide levels around 3.5 to 4.5 feet are possible around times of high tide. At 4.2 feet, the boardwalk at Annapolis City Dock is expected to be underwater, with numerous buildings flooded. Water also will affect several locations near City Dock, including portions of Compromise Street and several streets on the Naval Academy campus. Shoreline inundation up to two feet above ground is likely in other low lying areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two and a half to three feet above normal. The next high tide at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy is at 11:22 PM this evening and 10:51 AM Wednesday morning.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 28 at 4:25PM EDT until October 31 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 4:25 PM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 12:30 AM
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas due to tidal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to three feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EDT Wednesday, especially around the time of high tide. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday evening through Friday morning, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...For tonight, tide levels around 3.0 feet are expected which leads to flooding of the Dock Street parking area, and around the Alex Haley Memorial and Compromise Street. For Wednesday night through Thursday night, tide levels around 3.5 to 4.5 feet are possible around times of high tide. At 4.2 feet, the boardwalk at Annapolis City Dock is expected to be underwater, with numerous buildings flooded. Water also will affect several locations near City Dock, including portions of Compromise Street and several streets on the Naval Academy campus. Shoreline inundation up to two feet above ground is likely in other low lying areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two and a half to three feet above normal. The next high tide at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy is at 11:22 PM this evening and 10:51 AM Wednesday morning.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 28 at 8:58PM EDT until October 29 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 8:58 PM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one and half feet of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to two and half feet of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Wednesday, especially around the time of high tide. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 2 PM Wednesday to 8 AM EDT Friday, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water reaches the floor of the Maritime Museum in Annapolis, begins to cover Bowyer Road on the Naval Academy campus, and numerous businesses on Dock Street are flooded, along with the City Dock parking lot. Bayside Beach begins to flood around Harbor Rd and Lake Dr. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two and a half to three feet above normal. The next high tide at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy is at 11:22 PM and 10:51 AM.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Coastal Flood Warning issued October 28 at 8:58PM EDT until October 31 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 8:58 PM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one and half feet of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to two and half feet of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Wednesday, especially around the time of high tide. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 2 PM Wednesday to 8 AM EDT Friday, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water reaches the floor of the Maritime Museum in Annapolis, begins to cover Bowyer Road on the Naval Academy campus, and numerous businesses on Dock Street are flooded, along with the City Dock parking lot. Bayside Beach begins to flood around Harbor Rd and Lake Dr. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two and a half to three feet above normal. The next high tide at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy is at 11:22 PM and 10:51 AM.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 28 at 4:25PM EDT until October 28 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 4:25 PM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 12:30 AM
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas due to tidal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to three feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Calvert County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 PM EDT this evening, especially around the time of high tide. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Wednesday night through late Thursday night, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...For tonight, tide levels around 3.0 feet are expected, which results in several inches of water on Charles Street and Williams Street in Solomons, and water reaching backyards near 9th Street in North Beach. For late Wednesday night through Thursday night, tide levels of 3.5 to 4.3 feet are possible. At 4 feet, flooding is expected near Charles Street in Solomons Island along with yards near both Charles Street and Williams Street. Shoreline inundation up to two feet above ground is possible elsewhere. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides around one and a half feet above normal this evening, and two and a half to three feet above normal late Wednesday night through late Thursday night. The next two high tides at Chesapeake Beach are at 9:40 PM this evening and 10:03 AM Wednesday morning. The next two high tides at Solomons Island are at 7:54 PM this evening and 8:07 AM Wednesday morning.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 28 at 4:25PM EDT until October 31 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 4:25 PM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 12:30 AM
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas due to tidal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to three feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Calvert County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 PM EDT this evening, especially around the time of high tide. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Wednesday night through late Thursday night, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...For tonight, tide levels around 3.0 feet are expected, which results in several inches of water on Charles Street and Williams Street in Solomons, and water reaching backyards near 9th Street in North Beach. For late Wednesday night through Thursday night, tide levels of 3.5 to 4.3 feet are possible. At 4 feet, flooding is expected near Charles Street in Solomons Island along with yards near both Charles Street and Williams Street. Shoreline inundation up to two feet above ground is possible elsewhere. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides around one and a half feet above normal this evening, and two and a half to three feet above normal late Wednesday night through late Thursday night. The next two high tides at Chesapeake Beach are at 9:40 PM this evening and 10:03 AM Wednesday morning. The next two high tides at Solomons Island are at 7:54 PM this evening and 8:07 AM Wednesday morning.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 28 at 8:58PM EDT until October 29 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 8:58 PM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, two to two and half feet of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to three feet of inundation above ground level possible in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Calvert County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Wednesday, especially around the time of high tide. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Wednesday night through late Thursday night, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, water is expected to reach backyards near 9th Street in North Beach, and could approach 9th Street. At 3.5 feet, yards are flooded near Charles Street and Williams Street in Solomons. Nearby parking lots and the streets themselves are covered by more than a half foot of water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two and a half to three feet above normal. The next high tide at Solomons Island is at 8:07 AM and 8:50 PM. The next high tide at Chesapeake Beach is at 9:40 PM and 10:03 AM.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 28 at 8:58PM EDT until October 31 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 8:58 PM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, two to two and half feet of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to three feet of inundation above ground level possible in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Calvert County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Wednesday, especially around the time of high tide. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Wednesday night through late Thursday night, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, water is expected to reach backyards near 9th Street in North Beach, and could approach 9th Street. At 3.5 feet, yards are flooded near Charles Street and Williams Street in Solomons. Nearby parking lots and the streets themselves are covered by more than a half foot of water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two and a half to three feet above normal. The next high tide at Solomons Island is at 8:07 AM and 8:50 PM. The next high tide at Chesapeake Beach is at 9:40 PM and 10:03 AM.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 49.6°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Wind: 12.8 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 19.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.24 μg/m3
Ozone: 39.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 6:12 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 7:29 PM
Moonset: 12:25 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 52.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:19 AM - 10:49 AM6:59 PM - 9:29 PM
Minor Periods
2:05 PM - 3:35 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 57.6°F
Average Humidity: 90%
Wind: 18.1 mph
UV Index: 0.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 6:11 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 8:17 PM
Moonset: 12:32 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 63.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:08 AM - 11:38 AM7:47 PM - 10:17 PM
Minor Periods
2:34 PM - 4:04 PM12:02 AM - 1:32 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 52.2°F
Average Humidity: 62%
Wind: 17 mph
UV Index: 0.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 6:10 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 9:04 PM
Moonset: 1:39 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 74.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:56 AM - 12:26 AM8:34 PM - 11:04 PM
Minor Periods
3:01 PM - 4:31 PM1:09 AM - 2:39 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 51.1°F
Average Humidity: 57%
Wind: 11.9 mph
UV Index: 0.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 6:09 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 32 mins
Moon Transit: 9:52 PM
Moonset: 2:49 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 83.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:43 AM - 1:13 PM9:22 PM - 11:52 PM
Minor Periods
3:26 PM - 4:56 PM2:19 AM - 3:49 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 50.7°F
Average Humidity: 62%
Wind: 3.6 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 31.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 26.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 6:07 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 12:31 AM
Moonset: 4:00 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM12:01 AM - 2:31 PM
Minor Periods
3:51 PM - 5:21 PM3:30 AM - 5:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
