Total streamflow across the
Nottoway River
was last observed at
1,138
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
2,257
acre-ft of water today; about 44%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
2,612 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2018-10-13 when daily discharge volume was observed at
22,300 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Nottoway River Near Sebrell
reporting a streamflow rate of 689 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Nottoway River, with a gauge stage of
6.37 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Nottoway River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 207 ft, the
Nottoway River Near Rawlings.
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.
Last Updated | 2024-12-21 |
Discharge Volume | 2,257 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
1,138.0 cfs
-110.0 cfs (-8.81%) |
Percent of Normal | 43.56% |
Maximum |
22,300.0 cfs
2018-10-13 |
Seasonal Avg | 2,612 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nottoway River Near Rawlings
USGS 02044500 |
157 cfs | 2.88 ft | -6.55 | |||||
Nottoway River Near Stony Creek
USGS 02045500 |
292 cfs | 3.75 ft | -7.59 | |||||
Nottoway River Near Sebrell
USGS 02047000 |
689 cfs | 6.37 ft | -9.82 |
The Nottoway River is in southern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. It is part of the Chowan River system, which flows into Albemarle Sound in North Carolina.