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James River at Buchanan
Maury River at Buena Vista
James River Temperature
Below 2.0 ft.- Low, Numerous Rocks, Portage may be necessary
2.0- 4.0 ft.- Great, Class I and II rapids, Below 2.3 ft gets rocky
4.0- 6.0 ft.- Fast, Fewer Rocks, Larger Waves, Use Caution
6.0 ft. and up-  Large Waves and Strainers, Experienced Only
Below 1.0- Too Low, No Go
1.0- 2.5 ft.- Ideal
2.5- 4.0 ft.- Fast, Use Caution
4.0 ft. and up- Too High, No Go
Air Temp. and Water Temp. should add up to 145 F. for Safety