Banister River Flow Today
As of October 9, 2026 at 3:00 AM, the Banister River is flowing at 17 cfs at Halifax, VA — 15% of normal for the date. ❤ Favorite
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Banister River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Halifax, the Banister River is running 17 cfs — 15% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 15% of normal).
How the Banister River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Halifax352 ft 17 cfs15%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Banister River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (15%).
Banister River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Banister River At Halifax VA
Oct 9, 3:00 AM · USGS 02077000 |
17 cfs | 15% | 0% | 1.67 ft | 352 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Banister River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Banister River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Banister River
The Banister River is a 75-mile-long river located in southern Virginia, USA. The river is named after John Banister, an early settler in the area. The Banister River is a tributary of the Dan River and is part of the Roanoke River watershed. The river has a diverse hydrology with a mix of rocky rapids and calm, wide stretches. The Banister River is home to several reservoirs, including Banister Lake and Smith Mountain Lake. These reservoirs provide recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The river is also used for agricultural purposes with several farms located along the riverbanks. The Banister River has a rich history, with Native American artifacts and Civil War battle sites along its banks. Today, the river remains an important resource for both recreation and industry in southern Virginia.
Fishing near the Banister River
About the Banister River
How is the Banister River flowing right now?
As of October 9, 2026, the Banister River is flowing at 17 cfs at Halifax, VA, about 15% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Banister River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Banister River is at 15% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.