Meherrin River at RT 637 near South Hill water level

Name: Meherrin River at RT 637 near South Hill water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Meherrin River, Virginia, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

3.22ft Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 10:45 PM EDT (57 min ago)

Flow: 28.8 cfs

History

7 days

Water level

What this means

The Meherrin River at RT 637 near South Hill is at 3.22 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

It has risen 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.05 ft and 3.28 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 38.58 ftOctober 12, 2018

Floating and fishing near Meherrin River at RT 637 near South Hill

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

What happens at each level

48.00 ft: River stage sensor operating limit
3.22 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	38.58 ft	October 12, 2018
2	36.74 ft	May 18, 2018
3	33.57 ft	May 16, 2014
4	32.51 ft	September 18, 2018
5	31.30 ft	January 10, 2024
6	29.37 ft	December 24, 2015
7	28.79 ft	August 9, 2024
8	27.76 ft	November 13, 2018
9	27.50 ft	February 7, 2020
10	26.98 ft	July 12, 2013

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:26 AM Sunset 06:29 PM Daylight 11 hr, 3 min Waxing gibbous 74%

Map

Other gauges on the Meherrin River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Meherrin River near LawrencevilleRiver gauge, Meherrin River	1.50 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	17 mi
Meherrin River at EmporiaRiver gauge, Meherrin River	2.25 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	33 mi
Meherrin River near Bryants CornerRiver gauge, Meherrin River	51.5 cfs	Very low	−3.6 cfs	44 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Allen Creek near BoydtonRiver gauge, Allen Creek	3.18 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	14 mi
John H. Kerr Reservoir at Dam near BoydtonReservoir, John H. Kerr Reservoir	288.11 ft	Very low	−0.06 ft	16 mi
North Meherrin River near LunenburgRiver gauge, North Meherrin River	0.21 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	19 mi
Nottoway River near RawlingsRiver gauge, Nottoway River	2.39 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	22 mi
Island Creek Reservoir at Dam near ClarksvilleReservoir, Island Creek Reservoir	258.46 ft	High	−0.01 ft	25 mi
Nottoway River at Route 609 near McKenneyRiver gauge, Nottoway River	0.17 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	26 mi
Stony Creek near DinwiddieRiver gauge, Stony Creek	4.7 cfs	Low	+0.3 cfs	34 mi
Roanoke River at Roanoke RapidsRiver gauge, Roanoke River	2.62 ft	Very low	+0.03 ft	35 mi

Questions and answers

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Meherrin River at RT 637 near South Hill today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 10:45 PM EDT, the water level was 3.22 ft. Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Meherrin River at RT 637 near South Hill rising or falling?

Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Meherrin River at RT 637 near South Hill normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Meherrin River at RT 637 near South Hill?

The highest level on record is 38.58 ft on October 12, 2018.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

Where does this data come from?

The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02051190 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 36.78694, -78.11750 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	3.22 ft	2026-10-21 02:45	Provisional
Flow	28.8 cfs	2026-10-21 02:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Meherrin River at RT 637 near South Hill (usgs:02051190). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/meherrin-river-at-rt-637-near-south-hill

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer