Streamflow discharge was last observed at 155 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.39 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 69 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several tributaries, including Stony Creek and the Nottoway River, and it flows into the Chowan River. There are no significant dams on the Meherrin River near Lawrenceville. The river experiences seasonal trends, with higher flows during the winter and spring months and lower flows during the summer and fall. Interestingly, the Meherrin River is home to several species of freshwater mussels, including the federally endangered James spinymussel. The river and surrounding area also have a rich history, with evidence of Native American settlements and Civil War battles.
| Elevation | 182.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.39 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 155.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 147% |
| Year Over Year Average | 105 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 19,200 cfs |