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Bluestone River River Levels

Last Updated: December 17, 2025

The Bluestone River is a river in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern West Virginia and southwestern Virginia.


Summary

Total streamflow across the Bluestone River was last observed at 199 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 395 acre-ft of water today; about 33% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 600 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2025-02-16 when daily discharge volume was observed at 18,280 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Bluestone River Near Pipestem reporting a streamflow rate of 176 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Bluestone River, with a gauge stage of 3.04 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Bluestone River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 2,360 ft, the Bluestone River At Falls Mills.

River Details

Last Updated 2025-12-17
Discharge Volume 395 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 199.3 cfs
+17.9 cfs (+9.87%)
Percent of Normal 33.22%
Maximum 18,280.0 cfs
2025-02-16
Seasonal Avg 600 cfs
       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Bluestone River At Falls Mills
USGS 03177710
23 cfs 1.86 ft -4.51
Bluestone River Near Pipestem
USGS 03179000
176 cfs 3.04 ft 12.1
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

The Bluestone River is a tributary of the New River, 77 mi (124 km) long, in southwestern Virginia and southern West Virginia in the United States. Via the New, Kanawha and Ohio rivers, it is part of the watershed of the Mississippi River. An 11 mi (18 km) portion of its lower course in West Virginia is designated as the Bluestone National Scenic River.