Middle River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 11:00 PM, the Middle River is flowing at 2,720 cfs at Middle River Ca, CA — 11% of normal for the date. 5 of 6 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 61 to 2,720 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Middle 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 Middle River Ca, the Middle River is running 2,720 cfs — 11% of normal. Along the river, 2 of 3 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 48% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Grottoes (+23%); dropping at Garden City (-64%) and Indianola (-43%).
Highest against normal: Garden City at 362%. Lowest: Middle River Ca at 11%.
How the Middle 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
- Grottoes1,081 ft 61 cfs48%
- Argyle839 ft 98 cfs
- Indianola794 ft 1,660 cfs
- Garden City609 ft 159 cfs362%
- Middle River Ca-10 ft 2,720 cfs11%
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 Middle River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (48%).
Middle River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Middle River Near Grottoes VA
Oct 4, 3:15 AM · USGS 01625000 |
61 cfs | 48% | +23% | 3.08 ft | 8.9 ft below | 1,081 ft |
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Middle River At Argyle MN
Oct 4, 2:00 AM · USGS 05087500 |
98 cfs | · | -26% | 4.64 ft | · | 839 ft |
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Middle River Near Indianola IA
Oct 4, 2:15 AM · USGS 05486490 |
1,660 cfs | · | -43% | 12.20 ft | 10.8 ft below | 794 ft |
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Middle River Rouge Near Garden City MI
Oct 4, 2:15 AM · USGS 04167000 |
159 cfs | 362% | -64% | 4.73 ft | 5.3 ft below | 609 ft |
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Middle River Rouge At Dearborn Heights MI
Last reported Oct 3 · USGS 04167150 |
170 cfs | · | · | 3.87 ft | · | 587 ft |
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Middle River At Middle River Ca CA
Oct 2, 11:00 PM · USGS 11312676 |
2,720 cfs | 11% | · | 9.83 ft | · | -10 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 Middle River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Middle River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Middle River
The Middle River is a tributary of the North River in Augusta County, Virginia. It is approximately 57 miles long, flowing through the Shenandoah Valley. The river's headwaters are in the George Washington National Forest, and it flows into the North River near the town of Bridgewater. The Middle River has been extensively dammed, with three major reservoirs: Elkhorn Lake, Grottoes Reservoir, and Sherando Lake. These reservoirs provide water for agricultural irrigation, municipal water supply, and recreational activities such as fishing and boating. The river has a rich history, having been used for transportation, logging, and milling in the past. Today, the Middle River is an important resource for the surrounding communities and serves as a popular destination for outdoor recreation.
About the Middle River
How is the Middle River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Middle River is flowing at 2,720 cfs at Middle River Ca, CA, about 11% of normal for the date. Across its 6 USGS gauges, current flows range from 61 to 2,720 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Middle River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Middle River is at 48% 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 Middle River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Grottoes (12.0 ft), Indianola (23.0 ft), Garden City (10.0 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.