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North F Rivanna River near Earlysville water level

River gauge, North F Rivanna River, Virginia, United States

Directions

Normal for late October

Water level

5.32ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
28.8 cfs
4 5 6 8

History

5.35.45.5ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 20Oct 215.35.45.5ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21
Water level

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at North F Rivanna River near Earlysville, where the gauge shows 5.32 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 5.31 ft – 5.52 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

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:29 AM Sunset 06:29 PM Daylight 11 hr Waxing gibbous 76%

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Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
South F Rivanna River near CharlottesvilleRiver gauge, South F Rivanna River 47.0 cfs Normal −2.3 cfs 4.7 mi
Moormans River near Free UnionRiver gauge, Moormans River 16.1 cfs Normal ±0 7 mi
Rapidan River near RuckersvilleRiver gauge, Rapidan River 1.86 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 9 mi
Mechums River near White HallRiver gauge, Mechums River 23.5 cfs Low −1.8 cfs 10 mi
South F Shenandoah River near LynnwoodRiver gauge, South F Shenandoah River 2.53 ft Below flood stage −0.05 ft 21 mi
Robinson River near Locust DaleRiver gauge, Robinson River 2.17 ft Below flood stage −0.03 ft 21 mi
South River at HarristonRiver gauge, South River 2.11 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 23 mi
Rivanna River at PalmyraRiver gauge, Rivanna River 2.59 ft Below flood stage −0.04 ft 23 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 North F Rivanna River near Earlysville today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 03:45 AM EDT, the water level was 5.32 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is North F Rivanna River near Earlysville rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of North F Rivanna River near Earlysville normal?

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

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:02032640 (Agency page)
Coordinates
38.16347, -78.42473 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 5.32 ft 2026-10-21 07:45 Provisional
Flow 28.8 cfs 2026-10-21 07:45 Provisional

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How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: North F Rivanna River near Earlysville (usgs:02032640). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/north-f-rivanna-river-near-earlysville

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

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