River VA

Poquoson River

Virginia • 37.1250, -76.3344

Hydrography profile Updated Dec 26, 2025

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USGS and NOAA data is for informational purposes. Source notes

Length

14 mi

23 km

Elevation

51′ → 6′

44 ft drop

Stream Order

Medium River

Slope

0.06%

3.2 ft/mi

Drainage

40 mi²

104 km²

Avg Flow

40 cfs

0.8 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

39 mi

63 km to ocean

Classification

Headwater

Source Stream

Elevation Profile

Water Quality

Data from EPA Water Quality Portal (USGS, EPA, state agencies).

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Access Sites on Poquoson River

There are 1 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Poquoson River.