Falling River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 3:30 AM, the Falling River is flowing at 11 cfs near Naruna, VA — 30% of normal for the date and up 5% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Falling 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 Naruna, the Falling River is running 11 cfs — 30% of normal, up 5% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 30% of normal).
How the Falling 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
- Naruna454 ft 11 cfs30%
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 Falling River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (30%).
Falling River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Falling River Near Naruna VA
Oct 2, 3:30 AM · USGS 02064000 |
11 cfs | 30% | +5% | 2.54 ft | 454 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 Falling River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Falling 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).
Falling River
The Falling River is a 52.5-mile-long tributary of the Roanoke River located in central Virginia. Historically, the river was used for transportation and commerce by Native Americans and European settlers. Today, it is utilized for hydroelectric power generation and agricultural irrigation. There are two main reservoirs located along the river, the Lower and Upper Falling River Reservoirs, which were created by the construction of two dams in the early 1900s. These dams provide hydroelectric power to surrounding communities and also create recreational opportunities for fishing, boating, and swimming. The river is home to a variety of fish species, including smallmouth bass, catfish, and sunfish, making it a popular destination for anglers. Agriculture is also an important use of the river, with several farms and vineyards located in the surrounding area.
Fishing near the Falling River
About the Falling River
How is the Falling River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Falling River is flowing at 11 cfs near Naruna, VA, about 30% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Falling River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Falling River is at 30% 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.
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.