River NC VA WV

New River

North Carolina • 37.3521, -80.9425
Length
259 mi
417 km
Elevation
2,469′ → 653′
1,816 ft drop
Stream Order
8
Major River
Slope
0.13%
7.0 ft/mi
Drainage
8,016 mi²
20,761 km²
Avg Flow
12,440 cfs
3.7 mph velocity
Path to Mouth
2,040 mi
3,283 km to ocean
Classification
Tributary
Mid-reach
Elevation Profile
Water Quality

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Water Level Gauges on New River

There are 8 USGS water level monitoring stations on New River providing real-time flow and stage data.

Access Sites on New River

There are 107 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on New River.