Major Flood
14 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
12 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
Several homes may be flooded along the river.
14 ft
Several roads are flooded near the river including Route 620 (Sunset River Rd., Route 624 (Ridgedale Rd., and Route 630 (Smith Hollow Rd.).
13 ft
Portions of Route 91 begin to flood in the McCready area.
10 ft
Minor flooding of lowlands along the river.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2003 | 15.46 ft | 17,100 cfs |
| Mar 18, 2002 | 14.83 ft | 18,900 cfs |
| Nov 5, 1977 | 13.57 ft | 15,900 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SALV2
River
North Fork Holston River
County
Smyth, VA
Coordinates
36.8967°N, 81.7464°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Fork Holston River at Saltville?
The North Fork Holston River at Saltville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03488000) 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 North Fork Holston River at Saltville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Fork Holston River at Saltville is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Fork Holston River rises?
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Where is the North Fork Holston River at Saltville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Smyth County, Virginia at coordinates 36.8967°N, 81.7464°W. USGS site number: 03488000. 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
- 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.