SNOFLO



BLUESTONE RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
April 3, 2025


Total streamflow across the Bluestone River was last observed at 464 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 920 acre-ft of water today; about 58% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 803 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 401 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Bluestone River, with a gauge stage of 3.91 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.

Last Updated 2025-04-03
Discharge Volume 920 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 463.8 cfs
-4.7 cfs (-1.0%)
Percent of Normal 57.75%
Maximum 18,280.0 cfs
2025-02-16
Seasonal Avg 803 cfs
       
River Streamflow Levels
Created with Highcharts 8.0.0Total River Discharge (cfs)25. Mar26. Mar27. Mar28. Mar29. Mar30. Mar31. Mar1. Apr2. Apr3. Apr0250500
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Created with Highcharts 8.0.0Total River Discharge (cfs)1. Jan1. Feb1. Mar1. Apr1. May1. Jun1. Jul1. Aug1. Sep1. Oct1. Nov1. Dec1. Jan010k20k
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
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Weather Forecast

Streamflow Elevation Profile
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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.