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Last Shuttles will leave at 1:30 due to low water levels.

We are OPEN seven days a week! Please call for your reservations.
We have added a new line of kayaks and tubes available for 2010 as well as added a new online store for our retail. Be sure to check out our link for used boats, gift certificates and all your favorite JRR gear!!

Current conditions last updated 8:20 A.M. 7/30/10

 

Paddlers' ability may vary - we run when the river level is 5.8 feet (near 6000 cubic feet per second flow rate) or lower, as long as the combination of water temperature and forecasted air temperature will be 110 degrees or more, and as long as there is no impending severe weather. Rafting will run at slightly higher levels but requires 4 or 5 people per raft. Inner tubes will go out as long as the combination of air temperature and water temperature is at least 150 degrees and river levels are at or below 5.5 feet (up to 5.8 feet for strong swimmers only). The conditions listed below will inform the public of the possibility of equipment rentals on The James River.
River runners are forewarned that red conditions indicate high river flow periods or bad weather conditions and are advised to avoid river activities. Beginners and novices should avoid The James River whenever water temperatures go below 55 degrees and during the cold winter months.
NO jumping or diving on ANY trip and all participants MUST be capable swimmers. There is NO trespassing allowed on Rock Island (just downstream from Warren).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click here for link to Directions for those who have their own inner tubes and need to park.

Notice of disclaimer: The James River changes constantly and clarity,depth, etc. can be altered significantly after this report is issued. The reporter assumes no liability for the accuracy of the following condition report after it is released.
Blue = Lower than average levels...watch for rocks...shallow water! (Below 3.2 Feet)
NOTE: last trip goes at 1:30PM at Blue (or lower Green) levels, no rafts.
 Green = Average levels (3.2 to 4.8 Feet) No rafts below 3.5 Feet
Yellow = Above average H2O....CAUTION! Trips are faster. (4.9 to 5.9 Feet)
Red = High H2O, large volume, bad weather......NO GO! ( 6 Feet and above)

See James River level archives
Current conditions are BLUE (Below Average Water Levels)
Recreational water levels are optimal between 3.5 and 4.8 feet.
Click here for a view of the river today!

Rental Conditions
Now open for rentals subject to river levels, weather conditions, and water temperatures

Canoeing, Kayaking = Great but low and slow.
Rafting Conditions = Not Running, lower levels.
Tubing Conditions = Good but low and slow. Watch for rocks.
Fishing Conditions = Great

James River Conditions at Hatton Ferry
Average Depth = 2.7
Gathright Dam schedule of release as of 7/30/10: Lake elevation at 1578 (normal pool is around 1582 ft above sea level), release at 315cfs. See graph of the past week's river flow rates near Hatton Ferry.
Temp = 88°
Clarity = Clear
Average CFS (a measure of volume as a result of flow in cubic feet per second, ie: width x depth x foot flow per second) = approx. 862
MPH (Est.) =1.25
National Weather Service Weather Forecast

ALBEMARLE
600 AM EDT FRI JUL 30 2010

.TODAY...SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 80S. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
.TONIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 60S. NORTHWEST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
.SATURDAY...MOSTLY SUNNY IN THE MORNING...THEN BECOMING MOSTLY
CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE MID 80S. LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS...BECOMING
SOUTH AROUND 5 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 60S. SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
CHANCE OF RAIN 40 PERCENT.
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY IN THE MORNING...THEN BECOMING PARTLY SUNNY.
A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE MID 80S. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH. CHANCE OF RAIN 50 PERCENT.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID 60S. CHANCE OF RAIN 50 PERCENT.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 80S.
.MONDAY NIGHT...MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 60S.
.TUESDAY...PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 90S.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S.
.WEDNESDAY...PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 90S.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 70S.
.THURSDAY...PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 90S.
 


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