Potts Creek Near Covington, Va Realtime Data
POTTS CREEK NEAR COVINGTON, VA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
127
Discharge (cfs)
2.6
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 127 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.61 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 130 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The flow is influenced by precipitation, snowmelt, and groundwater inputs. There are no major dams on this stream, but there are several smaller ones that can affect flow. Seasonally, Potts Creek experiences peak flow in the spring due to snowmelt and rainfall, and low flow in the summer and fall. Interesting hydrological facts include the presence of karst topography, which can lead to rapid infiltration of water into the ground, and the potential for flash floods during heavy rain events. These factors make the Potts Creek an important site for monitoring and predicting water availability in the region.
July 15, 2026
| Elevation | 1,298.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.61 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 127.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 291% |
| Year Over Year Average | 44 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 5,200 cfs |
| Geolocation | 37.73, -80.04 |
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