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SwedenMoormans River near Free Union water level
River gauge, Moormans River, Virginia, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 14.9 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Moormans River near Free Union, where the gauge shows 3.09 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.09 ft – 3.34 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.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechums River near White HallRiver gauge, Mechums River | 25.3 cfs | Normal | −2.7 cfs | 3.3 mi |
| South F Rivanna River near CharlottesvilleRiver gauge, South F Rivanna River | 54.2 cfs | Normal | −10.4 cfs | 5.8 mi |
| North F Rivanna River near EarlysvilleRiver gauge, North F Rivanna River | 34.0 cfs | Normal | −5.7 cfs | 7 mi |
| Rapidan River near RuckersvilleRiver gauge, Rapidan River | 1.90 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 15 mi |
| South River at HarristonRiver gauge, South River | 2.14 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| South F Shenandoah River near LynnwoodRiver gauge, South F Shenandoah River | 2.62 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 17 mi |
| South River near DoomsRiver gauge, South River | 2.04 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 18 mi |
| Middle River near GrottoesRiver gauge, Middle River | 3.32 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 19 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 Moormans River near Free Union today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 08:45 AM EDT, the water level was 3.09 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Moormans River near Free Union rising or falling?
Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Moormans River near Free Union normal?
Normal for mid-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:02032250(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.14069, -78.55585(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 | 3.09 ft | 2026-10-19 12:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 14.9 cfs | 2026-10-19 12:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Moormans River near Free Union (usgs:02032250). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/moormans-river-near-free-union
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