Robinson River Flow Today
As of October 15, 2026 at 3:45 AM, the Robinson River is flowing at 226 cfs near Locust Dale, VA — 265% of normal for the date and down 26% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Robinson 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 Locust Dale, the Robinson River is running 226 cfs — 265% of normal, down 26% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 265% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Locust Dale (-26%).
How the Robinson 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
- Locust Dale302 ft 226 cfs265%
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 Robinson River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (265%).
Robinson River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Robinson River Near Locust Dale VA
Oct 15, 3:45 AM · USGS 01666500 |
226 cfs | 265% | -26% | 2.73 ft | 8.3 ft below | 302 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 Robinson River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Robinson 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).
Robinson River
The Robinson River is a river located in the northeastern part of Virginia, USA. It starts in the Shenandoah National Park and flows for about 48 miles before joining the Rapidan River. The river has a rich history that dates back to the 18th century when it was used for transportation and trade. Today, the river is used mainly for recreational purposes such as fishing, kayaking, and swimming. There are several dams and reservoirs along the river, including the Hoover Reservoir and the South River Reservoir. These reservoirs provide water for agricultural use and drinking water for nearby communities. Despite its relatively short length, the Robinson River is an important source of water and a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Fishing near the Robinson River
About the Robinson River
How is the Robinson River flowing right now?
As of October 15, 2026, the Robinson River is flowing at 226 cfs near Locust Dale, VA, about 265% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Robinson River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Robinson River is at 265% 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 Robinson River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Locust Dale (11.0 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.