Maury River river
Total streamflow across the Maury River was last observed at 700 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 1,388 acre-ft of water today; about 52% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 1,348 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2011-12-08 when daily discharge volume was observed at 21,370 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Maury River Near Buena Vista reporting a streamflow rate of 420 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Maury River, with a gauge stage of 2.23 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Maury River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,104 ft, the Maury River At Rockbridge Baths.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Maury River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Maury River
All 2 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Maury River At Rockbridge Baths
VA
USGS 02021500
|
280 | 2.03 | -25.9 | 75% | 13 | 10,400 | 1,104 |
|
Maury River Near Buena Vista
VA
USGS 02024000
|
420 | 2.23 | -23.8 | 55% | 58 | 13,400 | 858 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Maury River
The Maury River is a 42-mile-long river located in western Virginia, USA. It flows through the Allegheny Mountains and has been an important water source for the region for centuries. The river's hydrology is characterized by rapid changes in flow due to seasonal precipitation and snowmelt. The river is home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Lake Merriweather Dam and the Goshen Dam. These provide water for agricultural irrigation and other uses. Recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and tubing are popular on the Maury River. The river has a rich history, and it played a significant role in the Civil War, serving as a strategic transportation route. Today, the Maury River remains an important natural resource for the region.
Recreation along the Maury River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Maury River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Maury River
Where does the data for the Maury River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.