South River Flow Today
As of November 11, 2026 at 1:15 AM, the South River is flowing at 127 cfs near Ackworth, IA — 273% of normal for the date and down 17% in 24 hours. 8 of 8 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 10 to 127 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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South 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 Ackworth, the South River is running 127 cfs — 273% of normal, down 17% since yesterday. Along the river, 6 of 8 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 66% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Conway (-26%) and Ackworth (-17%).
Highest against normal: Ackworth at 273%. Lowest: Waynesboro at 51%.
How the South 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
- Waynesboro1,327 ft 23 cfs51%
- Dooms1,271 ft 42 cfs64%
- Harriston1,159 ft 57 cfs62%
- Ackworth805 ft 127 cfs273%
- Forest Park Road799 ft 10 cfs93%
- Flakes Mill Road Near Atlanta719 ft 27 cfs66%
- Klondike Road666 ft 95 cfs76%
- Conway456 ft 18 cfs67%
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 South River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (66%).
South River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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South River Near Waynesboro VA
Nov 11, 2:15 AM · USGS 01626000 |
23 cfs | 51% | 0% | 2.33 ft | 7.2 ft below | 1,327 ft |
|
South River Near Dooms VA
Nov 11, 2:45 AM · USGS 01626850 |
42 cfs | 64% | 0% | 1.94 ft | 9.1 ft below | 1,271 ft |
|
South River At Harriston VA
Nov 11, 2:45 AM · USGS 01627500 |
57 cfs | 62% | -4% | 2.06 ft | 7.4 ft below | 1,159 ft |
|
South River Near Ackworth IA
Nov 11, 1:15 AM · USGS 05487470 |
127 cfs | 273% | -17% | 6.38 ft | 22.6 ft below | 805 ft |
|
South River At Forest Park Road GA
Nov 11, 2:15 AM · USGS 02203655 |
10 cfs | 93% | +7% | 2.86 ft | 12.1 ft below | 799 ft |
|
South River At Flakes Mill Road Near Atlanta GA
Nov 11, 3:00 AM · USGS 02203900 |
27 cfs | 66% | -2% | 1.98 ft | 11.0 ft below | 719 ft |
|
South River At Klondike Road GA
Nov 11, 2:45 AM · USGS 02204070 |
95 cfs | 76% | 0% | 5.01 ft | 7.0 ft below | 666 ft |
|
South River Near Conway MA
Nov 11, 3:00 AM · USGS 01169900 |
18 cfs | 67% | -26% | 1.63 ft | · | 456 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 South River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
South River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
South River
The South River is a 58-mile-long tributary of the North River in Virginia. Historically, the river was used for transportation and industry, with mills and factories built along its banks. Today, the river is primarily used for recreational purposes, such as fishing and kayaking. The South River is also important for agriculture, with surrounding farms using its water for irrigation. The river is regulated by several dams, including the Waynesboro Reservoir and the South River Dam. The Waynesboro Reservoir provides drinking water for the city of Waynesboro, while the South River Dam serves as a flood control structure. The South River is a valuable resource for both the environment and the community, with efforts being made to protect and restore its water quality.
About the South River
How is the South River flowing right now?
As of November 11, 2026, the South River is flowing at 127 cfs near Ackworth, IA, about 273% of normal for the date. Across its 8 USGS gauges, current flows range from 10 to 127 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the South River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the South River is at 66% 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 South River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Waynesboro (9.5 ft), Dooms (11.0 ft), Harriston (9.5 ft), Ackworth (29.0 ft), Forest Park Road (15.0 ft), Flakes Mill Road Near Atlanta (13.0 ft), Klondike Road (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.