RIVER GAUGE · NORTH FORK HOLSTON RIVER
North Fork Holston River at Saltville
Smyth County, Virginia
Water level0.65 ft
Flow44 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:25 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft6,765 cfs
Minor flood10 ft9,293 cfs
Moderate flood12 ft12,023 cfs
Major flood14 ft14,931 cfs
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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