Major Flood
32 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
28 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
44 ft
The river reaches the Highway 23/58 bridge.
32 ft
Widespread flooding is likely and evacuations continue. Damage to buildings and roads.
28 ft
Several homes are flooded. Evacuations are likely.
24 ft
A few additional homes are affected. Evacuations are possible.
21 ft
Additional flooding on Waters Edge Road. Low spots on Anglers Way Rd flood. One or two houses are threatened. Most riverside dwellings along Anglers Way Road are in the flood plain, lower than the road, but are mobile such as campers or fifth-wheelers. The parking lot of the Clinchport Boat Ramp off of Clinch River Hwy floods.
19.5 ft
The gravel lot portion of an RV campground 0.8 miles upstream from the Clinchport Boat Ramp floods.
18.5 ft
Bridge Street floods off of Clinch River Hwy near the suspension foot bridge. The grassy lot portion of an RV campground 0.8 miles upstream from the Clinchport Boat Ramp floods.
18 ft
Low spots along Waters Edge Road flood. Most structures along Waters Edge Road are opposite the river and uphill from the road.
14 ft
Copper Creek Road at the Rexrena Access floods.
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 | 36.69 ft | 89,000 cfs |
| Jan 31, 1862 | 33 ft | — |
| Mar 18, 2002 | 32.45 ft | 61,600 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Clinch River near Speers Ferry?
The Clinch River near Speers Ferry gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03527000) 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 near Speers Ferry?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Clinch River near Speers Ferry is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 28 feet, and major flooding at 32 feet.
How do I get alerts when Clinch River rises?
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Where is the Clinch River near Speers Ferry gauge located?
The gauge is located in Scott County, Virginia at coordinates 36.6480°N, 82.7492°W. USGS site number: 03527000. 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.