Major Flood
18 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
15 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
Water may reach floors of shopping center immediately downstream from the Hwy 23 bridge.
21.5 ft
The river reaches the bottom of the Highway 23 bridge and the area around the bridge is flooded. Around 100 acres are also affected.
20 ft
More homes are flooded and 50 to 75 acres are inundated. Flooding of Warm Springs Road near Apple Orchard Road.
19 ft
Portions of Newland Hollow Road begin to flood.
18 ft
Several homes are flooded and 20 to 30 acres are inundated.
14 ft
Flooding begins on North Holston River Drive beneath the West Carters Valley Road bridge. County Road 614 is cut off 1 1/2 miles downstream from the Highway 23 bridge.
12 ft
Water begins to cover River Road and some low lying county roads.
10 ft
Caution stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 1862 | 22.5 ft | 54,000 cfs |
| Apr 4, 1977 | 19.79 ft | 41,000 cfs |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 19.36 ft | 39,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GATV2
River
North Fork Holston River
County
Scott, VA
Coordinates
36.6086°N, 82.5681°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Fork Holston River near Gate City?
The North Fork Holston River near Gate City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03490000) 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 near Gate City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Fork Holston River near Gate City is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Fork Holston River rises?
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Where is the North Fork Holston River near Gate City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Scott County, Virginia at coordinates 36.6086°N, 82.5681°W. USGS site number: 03490000. 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.