Powell River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 3:15 AM, the Powell River is flowing at 248 cfs near Arthur, TN — 127% of normal for the date and down 8% in 24 hours. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 51 to 248 cfs. ❤ Favorite
Powell River map
See the Powell River on a live map
Every gauge, dam and paddle run on the river, one tap each:
- Gauges now — which reaches are high or low
- Dams & paddle runs — storage and what’s in range
- Rain — past 24 hrs and the 72-hr forecast, press play
✓ Free for 7 days · ✓ Cancel anytime
Powell 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 Arthur, the Powell River is running 248 cfs — 127% of normal, down 8% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 3 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 98% of normal).
Highest against normal: Arthur at 127%. Lowest: Jonesville at 68%.
Paddlers: 0 of 1 runs on the Powell River with a live range are in range, 1 too low.
How the Powell 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
- Big Stone Gap1,474 ft 51 cfs98%
- Jonesville1,272 ft 68 cfs68%
- Arthur1,083 ft 248 cfs127%
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 Powell River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (98%).
Powell River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Powell River At Big Stone Gap VA
Oct 2, 3:15 AM · USGS 03529500 |
51 cfs | 98% | -2% | 2.22 ft | · | 1,474 ft |
|
Powell River Near Jonesville VA
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 03531500 |
68 cfs | 68% | -5% | 1.59 ft | 16.4 ft below | 1,272 ft |
|
Powell River Near Arthur TN
Oct 2, 3:15 AM · USGS 03532000 |
248 cfs | 127% | -8% | 2.32 ft | 14.7 ft below | 1,083 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.
Paddle runs on the Powell River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headwaters To Alternative Route 58 Gauge: Big Stone Gap |
Too low | 51 cfs | 112–393 cfs typical | III–IV |
Dams & reservoirs on the Powell River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Powell River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Fishing near the Powell River
About the Powell River
How is the Powell River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Powell River is flowing at 248 cfs near Arthur, TN, about 127% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 51 to 248 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Powell River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Powell River is at 98% 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 Powell River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Jonesville (18.0 ft), Arthur (17.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Powell River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
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.