What is the current flow on James River?
James River is currently flowing at 2,280 cfs at USGS gauge 02035000 as of Aug 18, 11:00 PM UTC.
James River at Cartersville Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.71 ft
Flow 2,280 cfs · Water temp 86.4°F (30.2°C) · as of Aug 18, 11:00 PM UTC
Flow is 2,280 cfs.
Flow
2,280 cfs
Gauge Height
1.71 ft
Water Temp
86.4°F (30.2°C)
Water Temperature
86.4°F (30.2°C) · as of Aug 18, 11:00 PM UTC
About This Gauge
USGS 02035000 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 is 1 same-waterway gauge nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
NOAA forecast data for James River is not cached on this page yet. The live Waderly map forecast will populate first, and search crawlers can still see flow, gauge height, temperature, nearby gauges, and state-hub links here.
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 James 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.
- JAMES RIVER AT SCOTTSVILLE, VA · 23.8 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- FINE CREEK AT FINE CREEK MILLS, VA · 15.4 mi
- SLATE RIVER NEAR ARVONIA, VA · 16.1 mi
- RIVANNA RIVER AT PALMYRA, VA · 16.2 mi
- APPOMATTOX RIVER AT MATTOAX, VA · 21.3 mi
- HARDWARE RIVER BL BRIERY RUN NR SCOTTSVILLE, VA · 22.4 mi
- WELLESLEY LAKE AT DAM AT SHORT PUMP, VA · 25.2 mi
- TUCKAHOE CREEK AT RIVER RD AT TUCKAHOE VILLAGE, VA · 26.2 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is James River above or below normal right now?
Waderly compares James River against its historical median when that gauge has enough flow history loaded. This page does not have that above-or-below-normal comparison yet.
What is the water temperature on James River?
The latest reported water temperature on James River is 86.4°F (30.2°C) as of Aug 18, 11:00 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near James River?
Other gauges on James River worth checking include JAMES RIVER AT SCOTTSVILLE, VA (23.8 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 James River?
NOAA forecast data for James River is not cached on this page yet. Waderly's live map forecast usually fills in first.
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