Johns River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM, the Johns River is flowing at 167 cfs at Arneys Store, NC — 93% of normal for the date and down 7% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Johns 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 Arneys Store, the Johns River is running 167 cfs — 93% of normal, down 7% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 93% of normal).
How the Johns 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
- Arneys Store1,018 ft 167 cfs93%
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 Johns River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (93%).
Johns River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Johns River At Arneys Store NC
Oct 2, 4:00 AM · USGS 02140991 |
167 cfs | 93% | -7% | 2.21 ft | 9.8 ft below | 1,018 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 Johns River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Johns 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).
Johns River
The Johns River is a major river in western North Carolina, stretching about 214 miles from its source in the Blue Ridge Mountains to its confluence with the Catawba River. The river is named after explorer John Barnwell, who discovered it in the early 1700s. The Johns River flows through several reservoirs, including Lake James, Lake Rhodhiss, and Lake Hickory, which were created by hydroelectric dams to generate power for the surrounding communities. These reservoirs provide drinking water, recreation, and economic benefits to the region. The river also plays a vital role in agriculture, providing irrigation water for farms and supporting the growth of crops such as corn, soybeans, and tobacco. Despite some environmental concerns, the Johns River remains an important resource for the people of western North Carolina.
Fishing near the Johns River
About the Johns River
How is the Johns River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Johns River is flowing at 167 cfs at Arneys Store, NC, about 93% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Johns River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Johns River is at 93% 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 Johns River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Arneys Store (12.0 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.