What is the current flow on South River?
South River is currently flowing at 28.8 cfs at USGS gauge 01626000 as of Oct 3, 11:15 AM UTC.
South River at Waynesboro Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.38 ft
Flow 28.8 cfs · Lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 11:15 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow lower than typical for this date · rising pressure · high wind
Flow is 28.8 cfs — lower than typical for this date (typical median: 40 cfs).
Flow
28.8 cfs
Gauge Height
2.38 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 01626000 is a public stream gauge on South River in Virginia. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 2 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Rain showers
59° / 54°F
Precip: 0.24 in · Wind: 6 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Rain showers
65° / 55°F
Precip: 0.25 in · Wind: 2 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Overcast
73° / 56°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On South River
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
- SOUTH RIVER NEAR DOOMS, VA · 2.7 mi
- SOUTH RIVER AT HARRISTON, VA · 11.8 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- CHRISTIANS CREEK NEAR FISHERSVILLE, VA · 6.8 mi
- MEADOW RUN NEAR WAYNESBORO, VA · 7.3 mi
- SOUTH FORK BACK CREEK BELOW RT 814 NR SHERANDO, VA · 10.1 mi
- SOUTH FORK BACK CREEK AT RT 814 NEAR SHERANDO, VA · 10.3 mi
- SPRUCE CREEK ABOVE ROUTE 151 NEAR NELLYSFORD, VA · 11.5 mi
- PINE RUN NEAR GREENVILLE, VA · 12.0 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South River above or below normal right now?
South River is lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 28.8 cfs, compared with a typical median of 40 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on South River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for South River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near South River?
Other gauges on South River worth checking include SOUTH RIVER NEAR DOOMS, VA (2.7 miles away), SOUTH RIVER AT HARRISTON, VA (11.8 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
What is the weather outlook for South River?
The forecast for today near South River is rain showers, with temperatures around 59°F and precipitation near 0.24 inches.
Is South River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow lower than typical for this date · rising pressure · high wind. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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