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North Meherrin River Flow Today

As of October 29, 2026 at 3:45 AM, the North Meherrin River is flowing at 2.3 cfs near Lunenburg, VA — 33% of normal for the date and up 16% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite

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North Meherrin River Near Lunenburg: 33% of normal
Typical gauge
33% of normal for the date
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2.3cfs Lunenburg
Updated
Oct 29, 3:45 AM
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River briefing · Oct 30, 2026

North Meherrin 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 Lunenburg, the North Meherrin River is running 2.3 cfs — 33% of normal, up 16% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 33% of normal).

Headwaters to mouth

How the North Meherrin 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

  1. Lunenburg375 ft 2.3 cfs33%

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 North Meherrin River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (33%).

Typical gauge 33%
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North Meherrin River flow report

1 gauge
Streamgage Streamflow % of normal 24h Gage height Elevation
North Meherrin River Near Lunenburg VA
Oct 29, 3:45 AM · USGS 02051000
2.3 cfs 33% +16% 0.20 ft 375 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.

History

North Meherrin 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).

About this river

North Meherrin River

The North Meherrin River is a 52-mile tributary of the Meherrin River that flows through Virginia and North Carolina. Historically, the river played a significant role in transportation and commerce during the colonial era. Today, the river is used mainly for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and camping. The river is home to several species of fish, including bass, catfish, and crappie. The North Meherrin River is also important for agricultural purposes, as it provides irrigation and drinking water for local farms and communities. There are no major reservoirs or dams on the North Meherrin River, but it does flow through the Lake Gaston watershed, which is a major source of drinking water for the region. Overall, the North Meherrin River is a valuable natural resource that provides both economic and recreational benefits to the surrounding communities.

Around the river

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FAQ

About the North Meherrin River

How is the North Meherrin River flowing right now?

As of October 29, 2026, the North Meherrin River is flowing at 2.3 cfs near Lunenburg, VA, about 33% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.

Is the North Meherrin River running high or low?

The typical gauge on the North Meherrin River is at 33% 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.

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