Mechums River Flow Today
As of October 10, 2026 at 2:45 AM, the Mechums River is flowing at 13 cfs near White Hall, VA — 54% of normal for the date and down 4% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Mechums 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 White Hall, the Mechums River is running 13 cfs — 54% of normal, down 4% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 54% of normal).
How the Mechums 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
- White Hall467 ft 13 cfs54%
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 Mechums River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (54%).
Mechums River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mechums River Near White Hall VA
Oct 10, 2:45 AM · USGS 02031000 |
13 cfs | 54% | -4% | 4.33 ft | 467 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 Mechums River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Mechums 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).
Mechums River
The Mechums River is a small river located in central Virginia, USA. It spans approximately 43.3 miles in length and drains an area of 91 square miles. The river's hydrology is influenced by its headwaters in the Blue Ridge Mountains, which provide a consistent flow of water throughout the year. The river is home to several reservoirs, including the Sugar Hollow Reservoir, which provides drinking water to the Charlottesville area. The Mechums River is also used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking. Additionally, the river supports agricultural activities such as crop irrigation and livestock watering. The Mechums River has a rich history, including Native American settlements, early European settlements, and significant Civil War battles.
Fishing near the Mechums River
About the Mechums River
How is the Mechums River flowing right now?
As of October 10, 2026, the Mechums River is flowing at 13 cfs near White Hall, VA, about 54% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Mechums River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Mechums River is at 54% 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.