Bullpasture River Flow Today
As of October 5, 2026 at 3:45 AM, the Bullpasture River is flowing at 34 cfs at Williamsville, VA — 86% of normal for the date and down 28% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Bullpasture 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 Williamsville, the Bullpasture River is running 34 cfs — 86% of normal, down 28% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 86% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Williamsville (-28%).
Paddlers: 0 of 1 runs on the Bullpasture River with a live range are in range, 1 too low.
How the Bullpasture 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
- Williamsville1,635 ft 34 cfs86%
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 Bullpasture River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (86%).
Bullpasture River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bullpasture River At Williamsville VA
Oct 5, 3:45 AM · USGS 02015700 |
34 cfs | 86% | -28% | 1.28 ft | 6.7 ft below | 1,635 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.
Paddle runs on the Bullpasture River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Where Route 609 Departs From Route 678 To Confluence With Cowpasture River Gauge: Williamsville |
Too low | 34 cfs | 285–1,750 cfs | III–IV |
Bullpasture 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).
Bullpasture River
The Bullpasture River is a tributary of the James River located in western Virginia. It flows for approximately 25 miles through Highland County, and its headwaters are in the George Washington National Forest. The river was once a valuable resource for Native American tribes living in the area, and later played a role in the logging and farming industries. The river has a moderate flow rate and supports a variety of aquatic life, including trout. The Bullpasture River is impounded by two dams, Lake Moomaw and the Gathright Dam, which provide hydroelectric power and recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The river also supports local agriculture, particularly cattle farming.
Fishing near the Bullpasture River
About the Bullpasture River
How is the Bullpasture River flowing right now?
As of October 5, 2026, the Bullpasture River is flowing at 34 cfs at Williamsville, VA, about 86% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Bullpasture River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Bullpasture River is at 86% 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.
What is flood stage on the Bullpasture River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Williamsville (8.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Bullpasture River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
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.