Major Flood
23 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: PBCV2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
20.5 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
Water begins to enter the main floor of at least one home on the north side of Riverside Circle. Several homes on Knowledge Drive have likely taken water.
21.5 ft
Backyards along Riverside Circle are inundated, and water may be backing into some basements and crawl spaces. Water may begin entering the main floor of homes on Knowledge Drive.
21 ft
A low portion of roadway of Riverside Circle is flooded. Back yards along Riverside Circle are substantially flooded and some sheds are taking water. U.S. 23 Business Route immediately south of Pound is perhaps impassable due to flooding of Indian Creek.
20.5 ft
Water enters one residence's attached garage on Knowledge Drive.
19.5 ft
Homes along Knowledge Drive become surrounded by flood waters, and water likely impacts their basements and crawl spaces.
18.5 ft
At this level, a few homes might experience drainage pipe backwater into basements.
17.5 ft
Flooding of yards on Knowledge Drive.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2022 | 21.33 ft | — |
| Feb 15, 2025 | 20.8 ft | — |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 19.18 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
PBCV2
River
Pound River
County
Wise, VA
Coordinates
37.1219°N, 82.5986°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pound River below Bold Camp Creek near Pound?
The Pound River below Bold Camp Creek near Pound 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 Pound River below Bold Camp Creek near Pound?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pound River below Bold Camp Creek near Pound is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20.5 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pound River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Pound River below Bold Camp Creek near Pound to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Pound River below Bold Camp Creek near Pound gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wise County, Virginia at coordinates 37.1219°N, 82.5986°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.