Slate River Flow Today
As of October 4, 2026 at 3:15 AM, the Slate River is flowing at 19 cfs near Arvonia, VA — 21% of normal for the date and down 4% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Slate 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 Arvonia, the Slate River is running 19 cfs — 21% of normal, down 4% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 21% of normal).
How the Slate 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
- Arvonia253 ft 19 cfs21%
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 Slate River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (21%).
Slate River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Slate River Near Arvonia VA
Oct 4, 3:15 AM · USGS 02030500 |
19 cfs | 21% | -4% | 2.41 ft | 253 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 Slate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oh Be Joyful | No live range | · | 500–1,800 cfs | V |
| Waterfall to Confluence | No live range | · | 500–2,500 cfs | V– |
Dams & reservoirs on the Slate River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Slate 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).
Slate River
The Slate River is a 38-mile-long river in central Virginia that flows into the James River. Historically, the river was used for transportation and commerce, with mills and factories built along its banks. Today, the river is primarily utilized for agricultural irrigation and recreation, with popular activities including fishing, kayaking, and tubing. The river is home to two major reservoirs, the Rockfish River Reservoir and the Ragged Mountain Reservoir, which serve as important sources of drinking water for the surrounding communities. The river's hydrology is influenced by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Piedmont region, with periodic flooding and droughts affecting the river's flow. Despite its importance to the region, the Slate River faces challenges from pollution and erosion, which threaten its ecological health and the livelihoods of those who depend on it.
Fishing near the Slate River
About the Slate River
How is the Slate River flowing right now?
As of October 4, 2026, the Slate River is flowing at 19 cfs near Arvonia, VA, about 21% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Slate River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Slate River is at 21% 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.
Is the Slate 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.