Major Flood
20 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
17 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
29 ft
In Vansant, US Route 460 and the business district below the gage flood.
28 ft
In Vansant, the Food City floods. In Grundy, the Riverview Street bridge floods.
27 ft
In Grundy, the Railroad Avenue bridge and the Walmart shopping center parking lot flood.
25 ft
In Grundy, US Route 460 in front of the Walmart floods.
24 ft
In Grundy, the Main Street floodwall is overtopped and floods the old business district. In Tookland, many of the homes along VA Route 617 flood due to backwater into Little Prater Creek.
23 ft
In Vansant, homes next to the Food City flood along with more sections of US Route 460 above the gage.
21 ft
In Tookland, homes along Pendulum Road flood due to backwater into Little Prater Creek. In Vansant, homes along Lumber Road flood.
20.5 ft
In Vansant, homes and structures along US Route 460 approximately 0.15 miles just above the gage begin to flood.
20 ft
In Grundy, the Main Street bridge floods along with a church and homes along Anchorage Circle. In Poetown, sections of US Route 460 flood.
19 ft
In Grundy, businesses along US Route Business 460 flood.
18.5 ft
In Deel, low sections of US Route 460 flood.
17 ft
In Vansant, Lumber Road floods. The VA Route 83 underpass next to the gauge floods due to backwater into Big Prater Creek.
15 ft
In Vansant, VA Route 732 begins to flood. Low lying areas along the river begin to 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2025 | 22.06 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
VASV2
River
Levisa Fork River
County
Buchanan, VA
Coordinates
37.2321°N, 82.0997°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Levisa Fork River at Vansant?
The Levisa Fork River at Vansant gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Levisa Fork River at Vansant?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Levisa Fork River at Vansant is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Levisa Fork River rises?
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Where is the Levisa Fork River at Vansant gauge located?
The gauge is located in Buchanan County, Virginia at coordinates 37.2321°N, 82.0997°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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