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SwedenSouth F Rivanna River near Charlottesville water level
River gauge, South F Rivanna River, Virginia, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 47.0 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at South F Rivanna River near Charlottesville, where the gauge shows 2.28 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.27 ft – 2.69 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
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North F Rivanna River near EarlysvilleRiver gauge, North F Rivanna River | 28.8 cfs | Normal | −2.6 cfs | 4.7 mi |
| Moormans River near Free UnionRiver gauge, Moormans River | 16.1 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 5.8 mi |
| Mechums River near White HallRiver gauge, Mechums River | 24.4 cfs | Normal | −0.9 cfs | 7 mi |
| Rapidan River near RuckersvilleRiver gauge, Rapidan River | 1.87 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 14 mi |
| Rivanna River at PalmyraRiver gauge, Rivanna River | 2.59 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 20 mi |
| Hardware River below Briery Run near ScottsvilleRiver gauge, Hardware River | 24.3 cfs | Low | −1.3 cfs | 20 mi |
| James River at ScottsvilleRiver gauge, James River | 3.46 ft | Below flood stage | −0.28 ft | 21 mi |
| South River at HarristonRiver gauge, South River | 2.11 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 22 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 South F Rivanna River near Charlottesville today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 01:45 AM EDT, the water level was 2.28 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is South F Rivanna River near Charlottesville rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of South F Rivanna River near Charlottesville 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:02032515(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.10180, -78.46057(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 | 2.28 ft | 2026-10-21 05:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 47.0 cfs | 2026-10-21 05:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: South F Rivanna River near Charlottesville (usgs:02032515). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/south-f-rivanna-river-near-charlottesville
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