Mayo River Flow Today
As of October 9, 2026 at 3:45 AM, the Mayo River is flowing at 75 cfs near Price, NC — 42% of normal for the date and down 3% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Mayo 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 Price, the Mayo River is running 75 cfs — 42% of normal, down 3% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 42% of normal).
How the Mayo 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
- Price694 ft 75 cfs42%
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 Mayo River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (42%).
Mayo River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mayo River Near Price NC
Oct 9, 3:45 AM · USGS 02070500 |
75 cfs | 42% | -3% | 0.79 ft | 7.2 ft below | 694 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 Mayo River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Mayo 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).
Mayo River
The Mayo River in North Carolina has a rich history dating back to early Native American settlements. It is approximately 64 miles long, flowing through Rockingham, Stokes, and Henry counties. The river is fed by several smaller streams and is known for its unique hydrology, including rapids and waterfalls. It is home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Belews Lake Dam, which serves as a major source of hydroelectric power for the region. The river is also used for agriculture, with farms and pastures lining its banks. Additionally, it is a popular recreational spot for fishing, kayaking, and tubing. In recent years, conservation efforts have been implemented to maintain and improve the river's ecological health.
Fishing near the Mayo River
About the Mayo River
How is the Mayo River flowing right now?
As of October 9, 2026, the Mayo River is flowing at 75 cfs near Price, NC, about 42% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Mayo River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Mayo River is at 42% 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 Mayo River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Price (8.0 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.