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USGS 02019500
Streamflow trends over the past year at James River At Buchanan in an interactive calendar format. View seasonal patterns on the river and see how an evolving climate has affecting streamflow levels over the past year. Click on any day to see what the streamflow was for that day, or sign up for a free account to view data for the past 119,393 days. The streamflow average over the past 10 days was 663.2 cfs, with a day to day variation of about 105.1cfs.
Key Ratios & Stats
| Last Updated | 2026-07-13 |
| Gauge Height | 2.47 ft |
| Observed Discharge | 714cfs |
| Since Yesterday | 3% |
| 24hr Forecast | 3,290 cfs |
| Percent of Normal | 79% |
| Seasonal Volatility | 146% |
| Peak Discharge | 46,200 cfs |
| Average Discharge | 904 cfs |
| Minimum Discharge | 383 cfs |
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Area Hydrology
This tributary falls within the Upper James watershed, a child of the greater Mid Atlantic region.


