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SwedenNottoway River near Riverdale water level
River gauge, Nottoway River, Virginia, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
- Flow
- 1,030 cfs
History
What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has the Nottoway River near Riverdale at −0.39 ft. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It is still going down, by 0.79 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is −0.39 ft – 1.86 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 6.36 ftOctober 10, 2016
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
- Gage height reporting limit
- 5.00 ft
- Water enters the parking lot for the public boat ramp 500 ft downstream of US 258, Smith Ferry Rd, bridge over the Nottoway River.
- −0.39 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.36 ft | October 10, 2016 |
| 2 | 3.46 ft | March 1, 2019 |
| 3 | 3.29 ft | October 4, 2015 |
| 4 | 3.24 ft | September 16, 2018 |
| 5 | 3.09 ft | January 1, 2016 |
| 6 | 3.08 ft | October 11, 2018 |
| 7 | 2.61 ft | May 5, 2014 |
| 8 | 2.54 ft | May 2, 2014 |
| 9 | 2.48 ft | April 30, 2014 |
| 10 | 2.02 ft | October 15, 2014 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Nottoway River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottoway River near RawlingsRiver gauge, Nottoway River | 2.38 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 55 mi |
| Nottoway River at Route 609 near McKenneyRiver gauge, Nottoway River | 2.08 ft | Below flood stage | +1.91 ft | 47 mi |
| Nottoway River near Stony CreekRiver gauge, Nottoway River | 2.07 ft | Below flood stage | −0.14 ft | 34 mi |
| Nottoway River near SebrellRiver gauge, Nottoway River | 3.05 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 19 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwater River at Hwys 58/258 at FranklinRiver gauge, Blackwater River | −0.93 ft | Below flood stage | −0.69 ft | 8 mi |
| Blackwater River near FranklinRiver gauge, Blackwater River | 0.69 ft | Below flood stage | −0.17 ft | 14 mi |
| Potecasi Creek near UnionRiver gauge, Potecasi Creek | 2.78 ft | Normal | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Ahoskie Creek at AhoskieRiver gauge, Ahoskie Creek | 1.37 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 20 mi |
| Meherrin River near Bryants CornerRiver gauge, Meherrin River | 57.6 cfs | Low | +4.9 cfs | 23 mi |
| Blackwater River at Route 620 near ZuniRiver gauge, Blackwater River | 15.11 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 24 mi |
| Blackwater River near DendronRiver gauge, Blackwater River | 31.86 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 32 mi |
| Meherrin River at EmporiaRiver gauge, Meherrin River | 2.25 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 34 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 Nottoway River near Riverdale today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT, the water level was −0.39 ft. Down 0.79 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Nottoway River near Riverdale rising or falling?
Down 0.79 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Nottoway River near Riverdale normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Nottoway River near Riverdale?
The highest level on record is 6.36 ft on October 10, 2016.
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:02047370(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.56682, -76.94441(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 | −0.39 ft | 2026-10-19 15:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,030 cfs | 2026-10-19 15:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Nottoway River near Riverdale (usgs:02047370). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/nottoway-river-near-riverdale
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