James River At Buchanan, Va Realtime Data
JAMES RIVER AT BUCHANAN, VA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
714
Discharge (cfs)
2.5
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 02019500
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 714 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.47 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 663 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The flow is influenced by seasonal trends, with higher flows in the winter and spring due to increased precipitation and snowmelt. The river is an important source of drinking water for many communities in the region and supports a variety of aquatic life. One interesting fact is that the James River is home to the only wild population of James River spinymussels, an endangered species of freshwater mussel.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 824.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.47 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 714.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 79% |
| Year Over Year Average | 904 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 46,200 cfs |
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