Cacapon River Flow Today
As of October 16, 2026 at 3:30 AM, the Cacapon River is flowing at 431 cfs near Great Cacapon, WV — 466% of normal for the date and down 38% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Cacapon 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 Great Cacapon, the Cacapon River is running 431 cfs — 466% of normal, down 38% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 466% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Great Cacapon (-38%).
Paddlers: 0 of 1 runs on the Cacapon River with a live range are in range, 1 too low.
How the Cacapon 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
- Great Cacapon466 ft 431 cfs466%
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 Cacapon River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (466%).
Cacapon River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cacapon River Near Great Cacapon WV
Oct 16, 3:30 AM · USGS 01611500 |
431 cfs | 466% | -38% | 2.42 ft | 6.6 ft below | 466 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 Cacapon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Begins South Of Largent To The Confluence With The Potomac At Great Cacapon Gauge: Great Cacapon |
Too low | 431 cfs | 500–9,000 cfs | II–III |
| Capon Bridge To Ends Just South Of Largent | No live range | · | 500–9,000 cfs | II |
Dams & reservoirs on the Cacapon River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Cacapon 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).
Cacapon River
The Cacapon River is a 81-mile long river located in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, United States. The river has a rich history dating back to the pre-colonial era and was used by Native Americans for fishing and trade. Today, the river is a popular destination for recreational activities such as swimming, kayaking, and fishing. The river is fed by numerous tributaries and is known for its rich aquatic biodiversity. Several dams and reservoirs have been constructed along the river, including the Cacapon Dam, which was built in 1930 and is used for flood control and water supply. The river is also important for agriculture, providing irrigation water for crops and livestock. Despite its importance, the Cacapon River is facing numerous challenges such as pollution and habitat degradation, which threaten its ecological integrity and the sustainability of its resources.
Fishing near the Cacapon River
About the Cacapon River
How is the Cacapon River flowing right now?
As of October 16, 2026, the Cacapon River is flowing at 431 cfs near Great Cacapon, WV, about 466% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Cacapon River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Cacapon River is at 466% 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 Cacapon River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Great Cacapon (9.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Cacapon 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.