What is the current flow on New River?
New River is currently flowing at 966 cfs at USGS gauge 03165500 as of Nov 15, 11:35 PM UTC.
New River at Ivanhoe Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.40 ft
Flow 966 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 966 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 1,165 cfs).
Flow
966 cfs
Gauge Height
2.40 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
About This Gauge
USGS 03165500 is a public stream gauge on New 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.
How New River Runs Through the Year
Across 80 years of USGS daily records, New River here runs highest in March (typically about 2,530 cfs) and lowest in September (about 980 cfs). High water comes with spring rain and thaw, then the stream drops through summer; the peak month carries about 3 times the flow of September.
| Month | Typical flow |
|---|---|
| January | 2,070 cfs |
| February | 2,400 cfs |
| March | 2,530 cfs |
| April | 2,420 cfs |
| May | 2,030 cfs |
| June | 1,620 cfs |
| July | 1,330 cfs |
| August | 1,180 cfs |
| September | 980 cfs |
| October | 1,140 cfs |
| November (this month) | 1,350 cfs |
| December | 1,740 cfs |
Typical flow is the average of the USGS daily median for each day of the month at this gauge.
New River Flood and Flow Records
The highest flow USGS has recorded at this gauge is 155,000 cfs, on August 14, 1940. The water stood 38.10 ft on the gauge that day. Annual peak records here run from 1878 to 2025.
Gauges Along New River
USGS runs 8 gauges on New River, listed here from upstream to downstream. This gauge measures runoff from 1,350 square miles of watershed.
- NEW RIVER NEAR GALAX, VA · drains 1,141 sq mi
- NEW RIVER AT IVANHOE, VA · this gauge · drains 1,350 sq mi
- NEW RIVER AT ALLISONIA, VA · drains 2,212 sq mi
- NEW RIVER AT RADFORD, VA · drains 2,767 sq mi
- NEW RIVER AT GLEN LYN, VA · drains 3,770 sq mi
- NEW RIVER AT HINTON, WV · drains 6,273 sq mi
- NEW RIVER AT THURMOND, WV · drains 6,752 sq mi
- NEW RIVER BELOW HAWKS NEST DAM, WV · drains 6,925 sq mi
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.
Other Nearby Gauges
- GLADE CREEK AT GRAHAMS FORGE, VA · 7.2 mi
- REED CREEK AT GRAHAMS FORGE, VA · 8.1 mi
- BIG REED ISLAND CREEK NEAR ALLISONIA, VA · 13.0 mi
- CHESTNUT CREEK AT GALAX, VA · 13.2 mi
- PEAK CREEK AT PULASKI, VA · 17.4 mi
- GREASY CREEK NR INDIAN VALLEY, VA · 20.9 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New River above or below normal right now?
New River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 966 cfs, compared with a typical median of 1,165 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on New River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for New River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near New River?
Other gauges on New River worth checking include NEW RIVER NEAR GALAX, VA (13.0 miles away), NEW RIVER AT ALLISONIA, VA (13.5 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.
When is New River highest and lowest?
Across 80 years of USGS daily records, New River here runs highest in March (typically about 2,530 cfs) and lowest in September (about 980 cfs). High water comes with spring rain and thaw, then the stream drops through summer; the peak month carries about 3 times the flow of September.
What is the highest flow ever recorded on New River?
The highest flow USGS has recorded at this gauge is 155,000 cfs, on August 14, 1940. The water stood 38.10 ft on the gauge that day. Annual peak records here run from 1878 to 2025.
Is New River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms.
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