Streamflow discharge was last observed at 83 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.74 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 222 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river system includes several major tributaries, such as the Rapidan and Hazel Rivers, and there are no significant dams in the immediate vicinity. Seasonal trends show that the river typically experiences low flows in the summer and higher flows in the winter and spring due to snowmelt and increased precipitation. Interesting facts about the hydrology of the Rappahannock River include its status as a critical habitat for several species of fish, including the endangered Atlantic sturgeon, and its use as a major source of drinking water for communities throughout the region.
| Elevation | 301.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.74 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 83.3 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 24% |
| Year Over Year Average | 358 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 20,700 cfs |