Rivanna River Flow Today
As of October 4, 2026 at 3:35 AM, the Rivanna River is flowing at 89 cfs at Palmyra, VA — 27% of normal for the date and down 4% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Rivanna 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 Palmyra, the Rivanna River is running 89 cfs — 27% of normal, down 4% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 27% of normal).
How the Rivanna 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
- Palmyra218 ft 89 cfs27%
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 Rivanna River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (27%).
Rivanna River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
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Rivanna River At Palmyra VA
Oct 4, 3:35 AM · USGS 02034000 |
89 cfs | 27% | -4% | 2.41 ft | 14.6 ft below | 218 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 Rivanna River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Rivanna 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).
Rivanna River
The Rivanna River is a 42-mile long waterway located in central Virginia. It is believed to have been named by the Monacan tribe, who once inhabited the area. The river has played a significant role in the history of the region, with colonial settlers using it for transportation and trade. Today, the Rivanna River is also an important source of drinking water for the nearby city of Charlottesville. It is fed by several tributaries and contains two major reservoirs, the Sugar Hollow Reservoir and the Ragged Mountain Reservoir. These reservoirs and their accompanying dams help regulate the flow of the river and provide additional water resources for the area. The Rivanna River is also a popular destination for recreational activities like kayaking, fishing, and hiking, and it supports several agricultural operations in the surrounding areas.
Fishing near the Rivanna River
About the Rivanna River
How is the Rivanna River flowing right now?
As of October 4, 2026, the Rivanna River is flowing at 89 cfs at Palmyra, VA, about 27% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Rivanna River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Rivanna River is at 27% 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 Rivanna River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Palmyra (17.0 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.