Clinch River near Richlands
Tazewell County, Virginia
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 16 ft
Flood waters begin to enter the lower level of several homes in the Richlands, Raven and Doran communities.
- 15 ft
Flooding of the Clinch River surrounds the Raven Elementary School.
- 14.5 ft
Water begins surrounding homes on River and Page Streets in Richlands.
- 13 ft
Water inundates areas from 5th Street to 2nd Street in Richlands. Virginia Avenue begins to flood, and properties on East 1st Street and Orange Street are becoming inundated. Downstream, portions of Raven Road are flooded and impassible. Homes on Kirby Road, Atmore Street, and Bottom Road are surrounded by water in the Raven community.
- 12 ft
Flooding affects several low-lying roads downstream near Raven.
- 11 ft
Water inundates much of Critterville Park. Homes on East 1st Street and 4th Street are surrounded by water.
- 10 ft
Backwater flooding of Big Creek begins to surround businesses along Alleghany Street.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 1901 | 21.3 ft | 11,500 cfs |
| Jan 28, 1957 | 19.3 ft | 9,640 cfs |
| Jan 25, 1978 | 16.1 ft | 7,370 cfs |
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