Nottoway River Flow Today
As of October 23, 2026 at 3:15 AM, the Nottoway River is flowing at 77 cfs near Sebrell, VA — 41% of normal for the date and up 13% in 24 hours. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 36 to 77 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Nottoway 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 Sebrell, the Nottoway River is running 77 cfs — 41% of normal, up 13% since yesterday. Along the river, 3 of 3 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 41% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Sebrell (+13%); dropping at Rawlings (-15%).
How the Nottoway 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
- Rawlings207 ft 36 cfs49%
- Stony Creek84 ft 43 cfs33%
- Sebrell46 ft 77 cfs41%
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 Nottoway River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (41%).
Nottoway River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Nottoway River Near Rawlings VA
Oct 23, 3:50 AM · USGS 02044500 |
36 cfs | 49% | -15% | 2.30 ft | 7.7 ft below | 207 ft |
|
Nottoway River Near Stony Creek VA
Oct 23, 3:30 AM · USGS 02045500 |
43 cfs | 33% | -6% | 2.18 ft | 12.8 ft below | 84 ft |
|
Nottoway River Near Sebrell VA
Oct 23, 3:15 AM · USGS 02047000 |
77 cfs | 41% | +13% | 3.04 ft | 13.0 ft below | 46 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 Nottoway River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Nottoway River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Nottoway River
The Nottoway River is a 75-mile-long river that flows through southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. It was named after the Native American tribe that inhabited the area before European settlement. The river has been an important waterway for transportation and agriculture throughout history, with early settlers using it to transport tobacco and other crops to markets. The hydrology of the river is influenced by the surrounding land use, including agricultural and timber production, and it is also home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Lake Gaston Dam, which is used for hydroelectric power generation. The Nottoway River is popular for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and camping, and it is also used for agricultural irrigation.
Fishing near the Nottoway River
About the Nottoway River
How is the Nottoway River flowing right now?
As of October 23, 2026, the Nottoway River is flowing at 77 cfs near Sebrell, VA, about 41% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 36 to 77 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Nottoway River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Nottoway River is at 41% 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 Nottoway River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Rawlings (10.0 ft), Stony Creek (15.0 ft), Sebrell (16.0 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.