Chickahominy River Flow Today
As of October 4, 2026 at 3:00 AM, the Chickahominy River is flowing at 32 cfs near Providence Forge, VA — 51% of normal for the date and down 11% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Chickahominy 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 Providence Forge, the Chickahominy River is running 32 cfs — 51% of normal, down 11% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 51% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Providence Forge (-11%).
How the Chickahominy 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
- Providence Forge25 ft 32 cfs51%
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 Chickahominy River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (51%).
Chickahominy River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Chickahominy River Near Providence Forge VA
Oct 4, 3:00 AM · USGS 02042500 |
32 cfs | 51% | -11% | 2.25 ft | 5.8 ft below | 25 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.
Dams & reservoirs on the Chickahominy River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Chickahominy 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).
Chickahominy River
The Chickahominy River is a 87.9-mile-long tributary of the James River in eastern Virginia. It was a significant transportation route for the area's Native American tribes and was later used by the colonists for trade and agriculture. Today, the river is a popular destination for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The Chickahominy River is fed by several smaller streams and is impounded by two reservoirs: the Chickahominy Lake and the Diascund Reservoir. The river's hydrology has been affected by agriculture and urbanization, leading to water quality issues. The Chickahominy River is also used for agricultural purposes such as irrigation and livestock watering. Overall, the river remains an important part of Virginia's history and economy.
About the Chickahominy River
How is the Chickahominy River flowing right now?
As of October 4, 2026, the Chickahominy River is flowing at 32 cfs near Providence Forge, VA, about 51% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Chickahominy River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Chickahominy River is at 51% 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 Chickahominy River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Providence Forge (8.0 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.