River VA

James River

Virginia • 37.6382, -78.7771

Length

342 mi

550 km

Elevation

986′ → -3′

988 ft drop

Stream Order

Major River

Slope

0.05%

2.9 ft/mi

Drainage

10,345 mi²

26,795 km²

Avg Flow

12,781 cfs

2.7 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

17 mi

28 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Data from USGS & NOAA for informational purposes only. More

Monitor

Water Level Gauges on James River

There are 14 USGS water level monitoring stations on James River providing real-time flow and stage data.

There are 81 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on James River.