River stage
Cowpasture River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 2 of 2
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 2 of 2 gauges on the Cowpasture River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Cowpasture River levels, gauge by gauge
The Cowpasture River is measured at 2 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NWS gauge CRMV2 | 3.47 ft | no flood stage set |
| Clifton Forge | 2.88 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Cowpasture River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Clifton Forge, VA, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Maury River 3 gauges
- Craig Creek 3 gauges
- Blackwater River (Rocky Mount, VA) 2 gauges
- Rivanna River 1 gauge
- New River (VA, WV) 10 gauges
- South Fork Shenandoah River 3 gauges
- Smith River (NC, VA) 6 gauges
- Sandy River (VA) 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cowpasture River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 2 reporting gauges on the Cowpasture River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Cowpasture River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Clifton Forge is at 2.88 ft.
Where is the Cowpasture River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 2 gauges on the Cowpasture River in Virginia.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.