River VA

South Fork Hardware River

Virginia • 37.9189, -78.6504
Hydrography profile Updated Jan 19, 2026
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USGS and NOAA data is for informational purposes. Source notes
Length
19 mi
30 km
Elevation
1,781′ → 378′
1,403 ft drop
Stream Order
4
Medium River
Slope
1.41%
74.6 ft/mi
Drainage
42 mi²
108 km²
Avg Flow
53 cfs
0.9 mph velocity
Path to Mouth
242 mi
390 km to ocean
Classification
Headwater
Source Stream
Elevation Profile
Water Quality

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