New River At Glen Lyn, Va Realtime Data
NEW RIVER AT GLEN LYN, VA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
3,290
Discharge (cfs)
4.0
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 3,290 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.04 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 1,693 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The New River is a popular destination for outdoor recreation, including kayaking and fishing. The Glen Lyn Dam, located upstream of the streamgauge, is the first dam on the New River and has a hydroelectric power plant. Seasonal trends in the flow of the New River are influenced by precipitation and snowmelt. In the summer, the flow tends to be lower and more predictable, while in the winter and spring the flow can be highly variable and prone to flooding. There are no known quirky or interesting facts about the hydrology of the New River at Glen Lyn.
July 15, 2026
| Elevation | 1,503.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.04 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 3290.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 97% |
| Year Over Year Average | 3,425 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 109,000 cfs |
| Geolocation | 37.37, -80.86 |
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