Rockfish River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 3:45 AM, the Rockfish River is flowing at 7.2 cfs near Greenfield, VA — 18% of normal for the date. ❤ Favorite
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Rockfish 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 Greenfield, the Rockfish River is running 7.2 cfs — 18% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 18% of normal).
How the Rockfish 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
- Greenfield569 ft 7.2 cfs18%
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 Rockfish River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (18%).
Rockfish River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rockfish River Near Greenfield VA
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 02028500 |
7.2 cfs | 18% | 0% | 2.28 ft | 9.7 ft below | 569 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 Rockfish River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Rockfish 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).
Rockfish River
The Rockfish River is a 28.7-mile-long river that flows through the central Virginia Piedmont region. Historically, the river has been an important water source for local communities and was used to power mills and other small industries. Today, the river is mainly used for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and tubing. The Rockfish River is fed by several tributaries, including the Piney River and Tye River, and is partially impounded by several dams and reservoirs, including the Rockfish River Reservoir and Lake Nelson. These reservoirs are used for drinking water supply and recreation. The river is also used for agriculture, with many farms located along its banks. The Rockfish River watershed is home to a variety of fish species, including smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, and brown trout.
Fishing near the Rockfish River
About the Rockfish River
How is the Rockfish River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Rockfish River is flowing at 7.2 cfs near Greenfield, VA, about 18% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Rockfish River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Rockfish River is at 18% 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 Rockfish River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Greenfield (12.0 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.