Streamflow discharge was last observed at 11 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.20 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 13 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river flows through the George Washington National Forest and has no significant tributaries or dams. It exhibits seasonal variation, with highest flow occurring in winter and lowest flow in late summer. Interestingly, the river's flow is known to fluctuate rapidly in response to rainfall, and the streamgauge has recorded some of the highest and lowest flows ever observed in Virginia. Despite its remote location, the Piney River is popular among anglers for its native trout population.
| Elevation | 657.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.2 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 11.1 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 33% |
| Year Over Year Average | 34 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 3,680 cfs |