What is the current flow on James River?
James River is currently flowing at 335 cfs at USGS gauge 02016500 as of Oct 1, 8:00 AM UTC.
James River at Lick Run Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.73 ft
Flow 335 cfs · Much lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 1, 8:00 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 335 cfs — much lower than typical for this date (typical median: 478 cfs).
Flow
335 cfs
Gauge Height
1.73 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 10% over the past three days.
Flow fell from 380 to 335 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 02016500 is a public stream gauge on James 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 8 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Partly cloudy
88° / 58°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 3 mph
Fri, Oct 2
Partly cloudy
88° / 61°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Rain showers
76° / 64°F
Precip: 0.49 in · Wind: 6 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.
Nearby Gauges
- COWPASTURE RIVER NEAR CLIFTON FORGE, VA · 1.8 mi
- CRAIG CREEK AT PARR, VA · 10.2 mi
- JACKSON RIV AT FILTRATION PLANT AT COVINGTON, VA · 11.4 mi
- JACKSON RIVER BL DUNLAP CREEK AT COVINGTON, VA · 11.8 mi
- JACKSON RIVER AT FALLING SPRING, VA · 12.7 mi
- POTTS CREEK NEAR COVINGTON, VA · 14.4 mi
- DUNLAP CREEK NEAR COVINGTON, VA · 14.5 mi
- JACKSON RIVER BL GATHRIGHT DAM NR HOT SPGS, VA · 15.0 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is James River above or below normal right now?
James River is much lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 335 cfs, compared with a typical median of 478 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on James River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for James River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near James River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include COWPASTURE RIVER NEAR CLIFTON FORGE, VA (1.8 miles away), CRAIG CREEK AT PARR, VA (10.2 miles away), JACKSON RIV AT FILTRATION PLANT AT COVINGTON, VA (11.4 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for James River?
The forecast for today near James River is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 88°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is James River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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