Slate River near Arvonia water level

Name: Slate River near Arvonia water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Slate River, Virginia, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.50ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 12:15 AM EDT (48 min ago)

Flow: 24.4 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Slate River near Arvonia is at 2.50 ft, in the normal range.

It is 9.50 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.46 ft and 2.50 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: 25.10 ftJune 21, 1972

Floating and fishing near Slate River near Arvonia

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 12.00 ft, 9.50 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

12.00 ft: Flooding in low-lying woods and field begins.
2.50 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	25.10 ft	June 21, 1972
2	22.18 ft	September 6, 1935
3	20.86 ft	April 26, 1937
4	19.00 ft	September 20, 1944
5	18.25 ft	December 4, 1948
6	17.45 ft	November 13, 2020
7	17.02 ft	February 26, 1979
8	16.75 ft	August 19, 1955
9	16.38 ft	September 26, 1975
10	16.10 ft	March 19, 1936

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:26 AM Sunset 06:32 PM Daylight 11 hr, 6 min First quarter 56%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Hardware River below Briery Run near ScottsvilleRiver gauge, Hardware River	28.8 cfs	Normal	−6.4 cfs	9 mi
James River at ScottsvilleRiver gauge, James River	3.61 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	9 mi
Rivanna River at PalmyraRiver gauge, Rivanna River	2.71 ft	Below flood stage	−0.15 ft	12 mi
James River at CartersvilleRiver gauge, James River	1.68 ft	Below flood stage	−0.54 ft	16 mi
Holiday Creek near AndersonvilleRiver gauge, Holiday Creek	2.6 cfs	Normal	−0.9 cfs	24 mi
Rockfish River near GreenfieldRiver gauge, Rockfish River	2.75 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	27 mi
James River at Bent CreekRiver gauge, James River	3.57 ft	Below flood stage	+0.42 ft	27 mi
Appomattox River at FarmvilleRiver gauge, Appomattox River	4.41 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	27 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Slate River near Arvonia?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 9.50 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 Slate River near Arvonia today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 12:15 AM EDT, the water level was 2.50 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Slate River near Arvonia rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Slate River near Arvonia normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Slate River near Arvonia?

The highest level on record is 25.10 ft on June 21, 1972.

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:02030500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 37.70292, -78.37750 (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	2.50 ft	2026-10-19 04:15	Provisional
Flow	24.4 cfs	2026-10-19 04:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Slate River near Arvonia (usgs:02030500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/slate-river-near-arvonia

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