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Bullpasture River Flow Today

As of November 12, 2026 at 2:45 AM, the Bullpasture River is flowing at 35 cfs at Williamsville, VA — 93% of normal for the date and up 4% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite

USGS gauges
1 1 reporting · upstream → down
Bullpasture River At Williamsville: 93% of normal
Typical gauge
93% of normal for the date
0%normal200%
Paddle runs
1 0 in range now
1 low
Updated
Nov 12, 2:45 AM
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River briefing · Nov 12, 2026

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 35 cfs — 93% of normal, up 4% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 93% of normal).

Paddlers: 0 of 1 runs on the Bullpasture River with a live range are in range, 1 too low.

Headwaters to mouth

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

  1. Williamsville1,635 ft 35 cfs93%

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 (93%).

Typical gauge 93%
0%50%100% · normal150%200%+
Much below normal0Below normal0Near normal1Above normal0Much above normal0

Bullpasture River flow report

1 gauge
Streamgage Streamflow % of normal 24h Gage height To flood stage Elevation
Bullpasture River At Williamsville VA
Nov 12, 2:45 AM · USGS 02015700
35 cfs 93% +4% 1.29 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.

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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).

RunStatusFlow nowRunnable rangeClass
Ford Where Route 609 Departs From Route 678 To Confluence With Cowpasture River
Gauge: Williamsville
Too low 35 cfs 285–1,750 cfs III–IV
History

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).

About this river

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.

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FAQ

About the Bullpasture River

How is the Bullpasture River flowing right now?

As of November 12, 2026, the Bullpasture River is flowing at 35 cfs at Williamsville, VA, about 93% 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 93% 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.

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