Hyco River Flow Today
As of October 5, 2026 at 3:45 AM, the Hyco River is flowing at 4.2 cfs near Mcgehees Mill, NC — 41% of normal for the date. ❤ Favorite
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Hyco 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 Mcgehees Mill, the Hyco River is running 4.2 cfs — 41% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 41% of normal).
How the Hyco 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
- Mcgehees Mill353 ft 4.2 cfs41%
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 Hyco River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (41%).
Hyco River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hyco River Below Abay D Near Mcgehees Mill NC
Oct 5, 3:45 AM · USGS 02077303 |
4.2 cfs | 41% | 0% | 3.92 ft | 353 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 Hyco River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Hyco 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).
Hyco River
The Hyco River is located in North Carolina and flows for approximately 44 miles through Person and Caswell counties before emptying into the Dan River. It is named after the town of Hyco, which is near its headwaters. The river is a popular destination for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. It is also used for irrigation and provides drinking water for several municipalities. Hyco Reservoir, created by a dam on the river, is a popular recreational spot for boating and fishing, and is also used for hydroelectric power generation. Another dam on the river, the Person-Caswell Lake Dam, creates a lake used for recreation and drinking water supply. The river and its reservoirs have a long history of use for agricultural purposes, with several farms located along the river.
Fishing near the Hyco River
About the Hyco River
How is the Hyco River flowing right now?
As of October 5, 2026, the Hyco River is flowing at 4.2 cfs near Mcgehees Mill, NC, about 41% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Hyco River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Hyco River is at 41% 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.