North Fork Holston River near Gate City
Scott County, Virginia
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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