Cranes Nest River Flow Today
As of October 5, 2026 at 3:30 AM, the Cranes Nest River is flowing at 23 cfs near Clintwood, VA — 113% of normal for the date and down 18% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Cranes Nest 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 Clintwood, the Cranes Nest River is running 23 cfs — 113% of normal, down 18% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 113% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Clintwood (-18%).
How the Cranes Nest 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
- Clintwood1,516 ft 23 cfs113%
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 Cranes Nest River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (113%).
Cranes Nest River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cranes Nest River Near Clintwood VA
Oct 5, 3:30 AM · USGS 03208950 |
23 cfs | 113% | -18% | 2.23 ft | 10.8 ft below | 1,516 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.
Cranes Nest 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).
Cranes Nest River
The Crane's Nest River, also known as the Tugela-Vaal Water Project, is a major river system in South Africa. It originates in the Drakensberg Mountains and flows for approximately 380 kilometers before entering the Vaal River. The Crane's Nest River is a crucial source of water for agriculture and industry in the Gauteng region. It is regulated by several large dams, including the Sterkfontein Dam and the Vaal Dam, which provide water for irrigation, power generation, and domestic use. The river system has a complex hydrology, with many tributaries and subcatchments. The Crane's Nest River has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back thousands of years. It is also a popular destination for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking.
Fishing near the Cranes Nest River
About the Cranes Nest River
How is the Cranes Nest River flowing right now?
As of October 5, 2026, the Cranes Nest River is flowing at 23 cfs near Clintwood, VA, about 113% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Cranes Nest River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Cranes Nest River is at 113% 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 Cranes Nest River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Clintwood (13.0 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.