Volga River Flow Today
As of November 12, 2026 at 1:45 AM, the Volga River is flowing at 454 cfs at Littleport, IA — 259% of normal for the date and down 4% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Volga 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 Littleport, the Volga River is running 454 cfs — 259% of normal, down 4% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 259% of normal).
How the Volga 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
- Littleport694 ft 454 cfs259%
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 Volga River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (259%).
Volga River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Volga River At Littleport IA
Nov 12, 1:45 AM · USGS 05412400 |
454 cfs | 259% | -4% | 5.69 ft | 6.3 ft below | 694 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 Volga River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Volga 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).
Volga River
The Volga River is the longest river in Europe, stretching for 2,300 miles from its source in the Valdai Hills to the Caspian Sea. It has played a significant role in Russian history, as it has been a vital trade route and a significant source of water for agriculture. The Volga River has several large reservoirs and dams, including the Volgograd Dam and the Uglich Reservoir. The river's hydrology is complex, with its flow affected by several factors, including snowmelt, rainfall, and human activities. The river is an essential source of water for irrigation, hydroelectric power, and transportation. Recreational activities are also popular along the river, including fishing, boating, and camping. Agriculture is prevalent along the river, with many farms and orchards relying on its water for irrigation.
Fishing near the Volga River
About the Volga River
How is the Volga River flowing right now?
As of November 12, 2026, the Volga River is flowing at 454 cfs at Littleport, IA, about 259% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Volga River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Volga River is at 259% 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 Volga River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Littleport (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.