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SwedenNew River at Ivanhoe water level
River gauge, New River, Virginia, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 1,740 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at New River at Ivanhoe reads 3.05 ft, a normal level.
It is 12.95 ft below the flood stage of 16.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.22 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.05 ft and 3.48 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 38.10 ftAugust 14, 1940
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 16.00 ft, still 12.95 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 16.00 ft
- ROUTE 764 (SHADY RIVER ROAD) BEGINS TO FLOOD NEAR THE RIVER GAGE.
- 3.05 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38.10 ft | August 14, 1940 |
| 2 | 34.80 ft | July 16, 1916 |
| 3 | 33.08 ft | September 28, 2024 |
| 4 | 28.08 ft | November 7, 1977 |
| 5 | 20.77 ft | May 21, 2020 |
| 6 | 20.05 ft | October 12, 2018 |
| 7 | 19.66 ft | January 31, 2013 |
| 8 | 18.54 ft | November 19, 2003 |
| 9 | 18.52 ft | May 28, 1973 |
| 10 | 18.02 ft | September 17, 2018 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the New River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New River near GalaxRiver gauge, New River | 1.56 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 13 mi |
| New River at AllisoniaRiver gauge, New River | 1.97 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 13 mi |
| New River at RadfordRiver gauge, New River | 2.48 ft | Below flood stage | −0.18 ft | 30 mi |
| New River at Glen LynRiver gauge, New River | 3.92 ft | Below flood stage | −0.19 ft | 38 mi |
| New River at HintonRiver gauge, New River | 2.83 ft | Below flood stage | −0.26 ft | 58 mi |
| New River at ThurmondRiver gauge, New River | 7.19 ft | Below flood stage | −0.26 ft | 78 mi |
| New River below Hawks Nest DamRiver gauge, New River | 10.47 ft | No reference yet | −0.04 ft | 89 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Creek at Grahams ForgeRiver gauge, Reed Creek | 1.70 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 8 mi |
| Chestnut Creek at GalaxRiver gauge, Chestnut Creek | 52.0 cfs | Normal | −2.9 cfs | 13 mi |
| Little River at GraysontownRiver gauge, Little River | 1.20 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 26 mi |
| Walker Creek at BaneRiver gauge, Walker Creek | 3.50 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 33 mi |
| Wolf Creek near NarrowsRiver gauge, Wolf Creek | 3.08 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 33 mi |
| East River at WillowtonRiver gauge, East River | 3.19 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 36 mi |
| Bluestone River at Falls MillsRiver gauge, Bluestone River | 2.02 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 36 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the New River at Ivanhoe?
The official flood stage is 16.00 ft. The level is currently 12.95 ft below it.
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 New River at Ivanhoe today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 10:20 PM EDT, the water level was 3.05 ft. Down 0.22 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is New River at Ivanhoe rising or falling?
Down 0.22 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of New River at Ivanhoe normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at New River at Ivanhoe?
The highest level on record is 38.10 ft on August 14, 1940.
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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03165500(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.83485, -80.95258(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 | 3.05 ft | 2026-10-18 02:20 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,740 cfs | 2026-10-18 02:20 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: New River at Ivanhoe (usgs:03165500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/new-river-at-ivanhoe
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