Virginia Water Science Center
Data Center
Information Center
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Water Resources of VirginiaWelcome to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Web page for the water resources of Virginia; this is your direct link to all kinds of water-resource information. Here you'll find information on Virginia's rivers and streams. You'll also find information about ground water, water quality, and many other topics. Droughtwatch: Statewide precipitation for the previous water year (October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008) was in the normal range (85% of normal). Statewide precipitation for the period from October 1, 2006 through November 25, 2008 was below normal (79% of normal).
New Publication: Private Domestic-Well Characteristics and the Distribution of Domestic Withdrawals among Aquifers in the Virginia Coastal Plain
Current Streamflow Conditions in VirginiaCurrent Streamflow ConditionsOn the map to the left, point to one of the stream- monitoring locations to see a summary of current streamflow conditions, click on the symbol to open the site's web page.
On the map to the left, you will see a summary of current streamflow duration gages.
USGS StreaMail
USGS StreaMail is system for accessing real-time river stage and streamflow from
hand-held wireless devices, such as cell phones and
Blackberries. All you have to do is send an email or
text message to "streamail@usgs.gov" and use a USGS
station number in the "Subject" line. In a few minutes
you'll get back an email with the most recent stage and
streamflow.
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