North Anna River

Last Updated: April 20, 2026

Total streamflow across the North Anna River was last observed at 58 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 116 acre-ft of water today; about 10% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 592 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2018-06-24 when daily discharge volume was observed at 17,320 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the North Anna River Near Partlow reporting a streamflow rate of 58.3 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the North Anna River, with a gauge stage of 3.92 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the North Anna River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 194 ft, the North Anna River Near Partlow.

The North Anna River is a 42-mile long river located in central Virginia.


15-Day Long Term Forecast


River Details

Last Updated 2026-04-20
Discharge Volume 116 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 58.3 cfs
Past 24 Hours: +1.6 cfs (+2.82%)
Percent of Normal 9.85%
Maximum 17,320.0 cfs
2018-06-24
Seasonal Avg 592 cfs
       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
North Anna River Near Partlow
USGS 01670400
58 cfs 3.92 ft 2.82
North Anna River At Hart Corner Near Doswell
USGS 01671020
45 cfs 3.2 ft -3.03
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

The North Anna River is a principal tributary of the Pamunkey River, about 62 miles (100 km) long, in central Virginia in the United States. Via the Pamunkey and York rivers, it is part of the watershed of Chesapeake Bay. The river was the site of the Battle of North Anna during the American Civil War.
According to the Geographic Names Information System, the river has also been known as "Northa-Anna" and as the main stem of the Pamunkey River.