Calfpasture River Flow Today
As of October 1, 2026 at 3:45 AM, the Calfpasture River is flowing at 2.6 cfs at Goshen, VA — 19% of normal for the date and down 9% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Calfpasture 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 Goshen, the Calfpasture River is running 2.6 cfs — 19% of normal, down 9% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 19% of normal).
How the Calfpasture 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
- Goshen1,407 ft 2.6 cfs19%
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 Calfpasture River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (19%).
Calfpasture River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Calfpasture River Above Mill Creek At Goshen VA
Oct 1, 3:45 AM · USGS 02020500 |
2.6 cfs | 19% | -9% | 1.24 ft | 10.8 ft below | 1,407 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.
Calfpasture 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).
Calfpasture River
The Calfpasture River, located in Virginia, has a length of approximately 41 miles and is a tributary of the James River. The river was named by settlers who used it as a pasture for calves during Colonial times. The Calfpasture River is fed by numerous small streams and springs, and its watershed covers around 200 square miles. The river is dammed at two locations, creating the Goshen Dam and the Lake Merriweather. These reservoirs are used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The river also supports agricultural activities, including producing hay, corn, and soybeans. The Calfpasture River has played an important role in Virginia's history and continues to be an essential resource for both recreational and agricultural purposes.
Fishing near the Calfpasture River
About the Calfpasture River
How is the Calfpasture River flowing right now?
As of October 1, 2026, the Calfpasture River is flowing at 2.6 cfs at Goshen, VA, about 19% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Calfpasture River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Calfpasture River is at 19% 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 Calfpasture River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Goshen (12.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
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.