Major Flood
21 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
VA Route 83 adjacent to the river floods.
26 ft
Most of Rush Creek Road floods.
23 ft
Most of Darrells Drive floods.
20 ft
Home on Darrells Driver next to railroad tracks floods due to backwater from Big Branch.
19 ft
Several sections of Rush Creek Road between the intersection with Darrells Drive and VA Route 83 flood.
18 ft
First home located 0.35 miles downstream from gage on Rush Creek Road floods.
13 ft
Bridge on Rush Creek Road 0.25 miles upstream from gage floods. Also, several camps along river begin to flood.
11 ft
Low spots on Cranesnest River Camp Road leading up to the campground flood.
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 3, 1977 | 26.09 ft | 18,000 cfs |
| Jan 28, 1957 | 20 ft | — |
| Mar 6, 1967 | 19.86 ft | 7,120 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CNRV2
River
Cranes Nest River
County
Dickenson, VA
Coordinates
37.1240°N, 82.4388°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cranes Nest River near Clintwood?
The Cranes Nest River near Clintwood gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03208950) 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 Cranes Nest River near Clintwood?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cranes Nest River near Clintwood is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cranes Nest River rises?
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Where is the Cranes Nest River near Clintwood gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dickenson County, Virginia at coordinates 37.1240°N, 82.4388°W. USGS site number: 03208950. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey