James River And Kanawha Canal Near Richmond, Va Realtime Data
JAMES RIVER AND KANAWHA CANAL NEAR RICHMOND, VA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
186
Discharge (cfs)
6.9
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 02037000
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 186 cfs, and a gauge height of 6.90 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 162 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The main constituents of the flow are rainwater and snowmelt. The James River has several significant tributaries, including the Appomattox River and the Chickahominy River. There are also several dams along the river, including the Bosher's Dam and the Mayo Bridge Dam. The flow of the river tends to be highest in the spring due to snowmelt and rainfall. A quirky fact about the James River is that it is home to the largest concentration of bald eagles on the East Coast.
July 20, 2026
| Elevation | 121.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 6.9 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 186.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 217% |
| Year Over Year Average | 86 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 299 cfs |
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