River VA

Thornton River

Virginia • 38.6383, -78.1202

Length

28 mi

45 km

Elevation

1,990′ → 311′

1,678 ft drop

Stream Order

6

Large River

Slope

1.14%

60.1 ft/mi

Drainage

157 mi²

406 km²

Avg Flow

190 cfs

1.1 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

244 mi

393 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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