Valley River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 3:30 AM, the Valley River is flowing at 91 cfs at Tomotla, NC — 115% of normal for the date and down 2% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Valley 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 Tomotla, the Valley River is running 91 cfs — 115% of normal, down 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 115% of normal).
Paddlers: 0 of 3 runs on the Valley River with a live range are in range, 3 too low.
How the Valley 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
- Tomotla1,558 ft 91 cfs115%
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 Valley River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (115%).
Valley River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Valley River At Tomotla NC
Oct 2, 3:30 AM · USGS 03550000 |
91 cfs | 115% | -2% | 1.87 ft | 10.1 ft below | 1,558 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 Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headwaters Near Graham County Line To Nc/Tn State Line Gauge: Tomotla |
Too low | 91 cfs | 196–471 cfs typical | · |
| Headwaters Near Mitchell Lick To Owlcamp Branch Gauge: Tomotla |
Too low | 91 cfs | 196–471 cfs typical | · |
| Owlcamp Branch To Polecat Branch Gauge: Tomotla |
Too low | 91 cfs | 196–471 cfs typical | III–IV |
Dams & reservoirs on the Valley River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Valley 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).
Valley River
The Valley River is a 51-mile-long river that originates in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia and flows through North Carolina before joining the Hiwassee River. The river played a significant role in the history of the region, being used by Native American tribes for transportation and trade. The creation of dams along the river in the early 20th century facilitated the development of hydropower, flood control and irrigation. The largest of these dams are the Hiwassee Dam, which created Lake Hiwassee, and the Appalachia Dam which created Lake Appalachia. These reservoirs are used for recreational activities like fishing, boating, and swimming. The Valley River also supports agricultural activities in the surrounding area through irrigation.
Fishing near the Valley River
About the Valley River
How is the Valley River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Valley River is flowing at 91 cfs at Tomotla, NC, about 115% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Valley River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Valley River is at 115% 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 Valley River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Tomotla (12.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Valley 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.