RUSSELL FORK AT HAYSI, VA
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USGS 03208500 · Virginia · reports gauge height
What the agencies suggest
Carry a pocket thermometer to monitor water temperatureNational Park Service
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 9:45 PM EST · provisional USGS data
Steady · 24 h Below NWS action stage
No flow here now. USGS stopped publishing discharge at this gauge on Apr 6, 2025; it still reports what is shown. We found no other gauge on the same river that publishes flow.
Gauge height, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 10:45 PM EDT to Nov 5, 9:45 PM EST; ranging 2.18 to 2.23 ft; latest 2.23 ft.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Gauge height (ft) |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 9:45 PM EST | 2.23 |
| Nov 5, 8:45 PM EST | 2.23 |
| Nov 5, 7:45 PM EST | 2.22 |
| Nov 5, 6:45 PM EST | 2.22 |
| Nov 5, 5:45 PM EST | 2.22 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 PM EST | 2.22 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 PM EST | 2.22 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 PM EST | 2.22 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 PM EST | 2.22 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 PM EST | 2.21 |
| Nov 5, 11:45 AM EST | 2.21 |
| Nov 5, 10:45 AM EST | 2.22 |
| Nov 5, 9:45 AM EST | 2.22 |
| Nov 5, 8:45 AM EST | 2.22 |
| Nov 5, 7:45 AM EST | 2.22 |
| Nov 5, 6:45 AM EST | 2.22 |
| Nov 5, 5:45 AM EST | 2.22 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 AM EST | 2.22 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 AM EST | 2.22 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 AM EST | 2.21 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 AM EST | 2.21 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 AM EST | 2.21 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 PM EST | 2.21 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 PM EST | 2.21 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 PM EST | 2.21 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 PM EST | 2.21 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 PM EST | 2.21 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 PM EST | 2.21 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 PM EST | 2.2 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 PM EST | 2.2 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 PM EST | 2.2 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 PM EST | 2.2 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 PM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 PM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 PM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 PM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 PM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 PM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 PM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 PM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 PM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 PM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 PM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 PM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 PM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 PM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 PM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 PM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 PM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 PM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 PM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 PM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 PM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 PM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 PM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 PM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 PM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 AM EST | 2.18 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 PM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 PM EST | 2.18 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 PM EST | 2.18 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 PM EST | 2.18 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 PM EST | 2.18 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 PM EST | 2.18 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 PM EST | 2.18 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 PM EST | 2.18 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 PM EST | 2.18 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 PM EST | 2.18 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 PM EST | 2.18 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 PM EST | 2.18 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 AM EST | 2.19 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM EST | 2.2 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM EDT | 2.2 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 AM EDT | 2.2 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 PM EDT | 2.2 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 PM EDT | 2.2 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 PM EDT | 2.2 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 PM EDT | 2.2 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 PM EDT | 2.2 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 PM EDT | 2.2 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 PM EDT | 2.2 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 PM EDT | 2.19 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 PM EDT | 2.19 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 PM EDT | 2.19 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 PM EDT | 2.19 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 PM EDT | 2.19 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 AM EDT | 2.19 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 AM EDT | 2.19 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 AM EDT | 2.19 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 AM EDT | 2.19 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 AM EDT | 2.19 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 AM EDT | 2.19 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 AM EDT | 2.19 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 AM EDT | 2.2 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 AM EDT | 2.2 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 AM EDT | 2.2 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 AM EDT | 2.2 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 AM EDT | 2.2 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 PM EDT | 2.2 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 PM EDT | 2.2 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 PM EDT | 2.2 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 PM EDT | 2.2 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 PM EDT | 2.2 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 PM EDT | 2.2 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 PM EDT | 2.2 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 PM EDT | 2.2 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 PM EDT | 2.2 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 PM EDT | 2.2 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 PM EDT | 2.2 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 PM EDT | 2.2 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 AM EDT | 2.2 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 AM EDT | 2.2 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 AM EDT | 2.2 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 AM EDT | 2.2 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 AM EDT | 2.2 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 AM EDT | 2.2 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 AM EDT | 2.21 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 AM EDT | 2.21 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 AM EDT | 2.21 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 AM EDT | 2.21 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 AM EDT | 2.21 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 AM EDT | 2.21 |
| Oct 29, 11:45 PM EDT | 2.21 |
| Oct 29, 10:45 PM EDT | 2.21 |
USGS keeps no flow statistics at this gauge, so there is no normal range for flow; the chart shows gauge height as USGS publishes it.
Map of USGS gauge 03208500 and the river around it
Where RUSSELL FORK AT HAYSI, VA sits, with 2 other gauges on the same river.
No current water-temperature reading at this gauge, so no temperature guidance is given. Take a stream thermometer: the trout lines Virginia DWR uses are 68°F.
Species list not on file for this gauge. Check the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources: Virginia daily trout stocking schedule · .
Steady over 24 hours (gauge height +0.02 ft). Rising or falling means a change of more than 10% in discharge (or 0.2 ft of gauge height) over 24 hours; our rule of thumb, not a USGS class.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
Flood categories: action stage, minor, moderate and major flooding (National Weather Service)Turn Around Don't Drown. “A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult.” No flow number makes a crossing safe; if in doubt, stay out.
Turn Around Don't Drown (National Weather Service)Guidance from the readings above and the published thresholds named with each line; not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access. Local rules and closures come first.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
NWS observed 2.23 ft stage, 49 ft³/s at Nov 5, 8:45 PM EST (NWS gauge HAIV2; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS river forecast forecast issued Nov 5, 4:57 PM EST. Highest point: 2.2 ft, 45 ft³/s on Nov 5, 7:00 PM EST (Below NWS action stage).
| Day | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 2.2 ft | 45 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 2.2 ft | 45 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 2.2 ft | 45 ft³/s |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 2.2 ft | 45 ft³/s |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 2.2 ft | 45 ft³/s |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 2.2 ft | 45 ft³/s |
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Checked Nov 5, 10:14 PM EST; readings refresh at most every 15 minutes and statistics daily. Provisional USGS data can be revised. Conditions change: re-check before you go. This is general guidance, not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access.