RIVER GAUGE · GUEST RIVER
Guest River at Esserville
Wise County, Virginia
Water level1.34 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7.5 ft
Minor flood9 ft
Moderate flood12.5 ft
Major flood17.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 17.5 ft
A home or two on 12th Street NE just upstream from the train bridge may begin to flood, and also the road.
- 12.5 ft
Low spot on Park Avenue NE near Virginia Avenue NE begins to flood. Train bridge just upstream from Esserville Road and 12th Street NE begins to flood.
- 10.2 ft
Body shop just downstream from the Esserville Road bridge begins to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2025 | 7.27 ft | — |
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