Streamflow discharge was last observed at 1,450 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.51 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 1,023 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several tributaries and dams, including the Claytor Lake Dam. Seasonal trends show that the river experiences high flow during the spring and winter months due to precipitation and snowmelt. Interestingly, the new river is one of the oldest rivers in the world, estimated to be over 360 million years old, and contains a diverse range of aquatic life, including freshwater mussels and fish such as smallmouth bass and musky.
| Elevation | 1,860.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.51 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 1450.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 66% |
| Year Over Year Average | 2,210 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 79,800 cfs |
| Geolocation | 36.94, -80.75 |