Major Flood
24 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
19 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26.4 ft
Water floods the lower ramp of Route 82 bridge, and affects 50 to 75 houses and 400 acres.
24 ft
The old elementary school location begins to flood, and the river reaches the bottom of the Highway 82 bridge in Cleveland. About 30 to 40 houses are flooded with around 250 acres inundated.
21 ft
The water treatment plant and several houses are flooded, along with about 100 acres in the area around Cleveland.
19 ft
Water affects a few houses both on Main Street and adjacent to the ballpark entrance, and approximately 35 acres about two miles up and downstream from the Highway 82 bridge.
18 ft
Water begins to affect a few houses immediately along the river downstream from the ballpark, flooding approximately 25 acres. The ballpark is mostly inundated.
16 ft
Approximately 10 acres are flooded, including at the ballpark.
14 ft
Flooding affects the pumping station for the water treatment plant.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 1977 | 26.4 ft | 34,500 cfs |
| Jan 29, 1957 | 24.4 ft | 31,000 cfs |
| Mar 11, 1963 | 22.7 ft | 27,200 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Clinch River at Cleveland?
The Clinch River at Cleveland gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03524000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Clinch River at Cleveland?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Clinch River at Cleveland is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
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Where is the Clinch River at Cleveland gauge located?
The gauge is located in Russell County, Virginia at coordinates 36.9447°N, 82.1550°W. USGS site number: 03524000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.