Guest River Flow
The latest USGS readings for the Guest River were last reported on November 7, 2022. Each gauge’s most recent value is listed below. ❤ Favorite
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Every gauge, dam and paddle run on the river, one tap each:
- Gauges now — which reaches are high or low
- Dams & paddle runs — storage and what’s in range
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Guest 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.
No gauge on the Guest River has reported in the last 3 days. The table below shows each gauge’s last reading.
How the Guest 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.
Guest River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guest River At Coeburn VA
Last reported Nov 7 · USGS 03524500 |
20 cfs | · | · | 1.93 ft | 1,945 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 Guest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confluence With Guest River To Confluence With Little Stony Creek Gauge: Coeburn |
No live range | · | 300–1,100 cfs | II–III |
| Fs Route 700 To Confluence With Clinch River Gauge: Coeburn |
No live range | · | 7,500–25,000 cfs | III–IV+ |
| State Route 72 Bridge To Confluence With Clinch River Gauge: Coeburn |
No live range | · | 300–1,100 cfs | III–IV |
Dams & reservoirs on the Guest River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Guest 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).
Guest River
The Guest River is a 35-mile long tributary of the Clinch River located in southwestern Virginia. Historically, the area was used for coal mining and logging, leading to significant environmental degradation. Today, efforts are being made to restore the river and its surrounding ecosystem. The river is fed by several small streams and has a hydroelectric dam, the Guest River Gorge Dam. The river is also home to the Guest River Gorge Trail, which offers hiking and mountain biking opportunities. The reservoirs along the river, including the Guest River Gorge Reservoir and the Flannagan Reservoir, provide recreational opportunities for fishing and boating. Additionally, the river and its tributaries support agriculture, including livestock grazing and hay production.
Fishing near the Guest River
About the Guest River
How is the Guest River flowing right now?
Snoflo has no USGS reading for the Guest River from the last 3 days; the latest readings were reported November 7, 2022. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Guest River running high or low?
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.
Is the Guest 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.