James River At Lick Run, Va Realtime Data
JAMES RIVER AT LICK RUN, VA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
1,050
Discharge (cfs)
2.8
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 1,050 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.84 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 642 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is affected by seasonal trends, with higher flows during the spring due to snowmelt and rainfall. The hydrology of the river is also impacted by several dams, including the Boshers Dam located upstream from the stream gauge. The James River is an important source of drinking water for the surrounding area, as well as a popular spot for fishing and recreation. Quirky/interesting facts about the hydrology of the James River include the presence of several species of freshwater mussels, which are used as biological indicators of water quality.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 1,012.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.84 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 1050.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 173% |
| Year Over Year Average | 606 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 29,500 cfs |
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