River NC FL VA WV

South Fork New River

North Carolina • 36.3933, -81.4069

Length

89 mi

144 km

Elevation

3,095′ → 2,471′

624 ft drop

Stream Order

Medium River

Slope

0.13%

7.0 ft/mi

Drainage

1,765 mi²

4,572 km²

Avg Flow

-- cfs

1.1 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

1,154 mi

1,857 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

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Water Level Gauges on South Fork New River

There are 1 USGS water level monitoring stations on South Fork New River providing real-time flow and stage data.

There are 2 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on South Fork New River.