James River At Bent Creek, Va Realtime Data
JAMES RIVER AT BENT CREEK, VA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
971
Discharge (cfs)
3.0
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 971 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.95 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 964 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by various tributaries, including Buffalo Creek and Harris Creek. The hydrology of the James River is influenced by seasonal trends, with higher flows during the spring and winter months, and lower flows during the summer months. The hydrology of the river is also impacted by dams, including the Bent Creek Dam. Some interesting facts about the James River include its designation as a Scenic River and its role in the history of Virginia, including being the site of the first permanent English settlement in North America.
July 14, 2026
| Elevation | 374.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.95 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 971.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 62% |
| Year Over Year Average | 1,590 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 76,800 cfs |
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