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Norton Prong

River

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 6 ft³/s over 63 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 01673800, as of Aug 22, 12:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 6 ft³/s over 63 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 12:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
19 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.69 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 6 ft³/s over 63 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge PO RIVER NEAR SPOTSYLVANIA, VA (8.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Norton Prong

H: 83° L: 67°
Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
77°
|
Feels like 83°
Precipitation
87%
Humidity
79%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
5.7
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
69°
3 AM
Cloudy
68°
6 AM
Light drizzle
68°
9 AM
Light rain
68°
12 PM
Moderate rain
73°
3 PM
Moderate rain at times
82°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
83°
9 PM
Moderate rain at times
75°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Norton Prong?
Norton Prong is a river in Virginia.
Can you swim at Norton Prong?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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