Browns Island
SafeToday and the next 3 days. Forecast accuracy decreases beyond tomorrow.
Current conditions
3.4ft
Gage height
67°F
Water temp
1,190cfs
Discharge
71°F
Air temp
Updated 12m ago · USGS station 02037500
Water Quality
Rope Swing at Tredegar
Sampling is paused for the season.
James River Watch volunteers collect samples on Thursdays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Last sample: Thursday, September 3, 2026. Sampling resumes around Memorial Day.
16.4CFU/100mL
VDH single-sample limit: 235 CFU/100mL
Not tested at this station — single-bacteria site (E. coli only).
Observations at sample collection
Recorded 39 days ago on Thursday, September 3, 2026. For live water temperature, see Current Conditions above.
“Hot, humid, water calm”
Sampled 39 days ago on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
Data from James River Watch (opens in new tab). VDH Bacteria Action Values apply. Recreational water guidance is a single-sample threshold — not a guarantee of safety.
Resources & links
James River Park System
T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge — JRPSSafety & Data
USGS Westham Gauge (02037500) — Flood Reference