Powell River near Jonesville
Virginia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Lee County, Virginia on the Powell River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03531500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
35 ft
Moderate Flood
30 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
44.3 ft
The river is six feet higher than the Highway 70 bridge. More than 40 homes are flooded and over 500 acres are inundated. Water reaches the bottom of the Flanary Bridge.
40 ft
This is two feet over the road on the Highway 70 bridge. About 30 homes are affected with over 400 acres flooded.
38 ft
The river reaches the pavement on top of the Highway 70 bridge and the Hurricane Bridge.
35 ft
Between twelve and fifteen homes dotting several miles of the river are affected, and around 300 acres are flooded.
34 ft
Water reaches the bottom of Hurricane Bridge Road bridge. The residence just upstream may have washed away.
33 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Hwy 58 bridge.
32 ft
The river reaches the bottom of the Highway 70 bridge. Structures at a utility station adjacent to the Hwy 58 bridge begin to flood.
30 ft
About a half dozen isolated homes along the river are affected and 200 acres around Highway 70 are flooded.
25 ft
A few homes are slightly affected and about 100 acres are flooded. The gravel parking lot for the Flanary Bridge Boat Launch Access begins to flood. The residence just upstream from Hurricane Bridge Road bridge on the left bank is at risk of taking water and the driveway is inundated with several feet of water.
21 ft
Low lying sections of Cooney Hollow Road and Route 783 are affected and some private driveways are flooded. The driveway to a dwelling just upstream from Hurricane Bridge Road bridge on the left bank begins to flood. The gravel parking area for the Poteet Ferry Public Access beneath the Hwy 58 bridge begins to flood.
18 ft
The river invades several fields and reaches a few farm buildings.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 1977 | 44.32 ft | 57,000 cfs |
| Apr 4, 1977 | 44.32 ft | 57,000 cfs |
| Mar 11, 1963 | 33.36 ft | 31,100 cfs |
| Mar 11, 1963 | 33.36 ft | 31,100 cfs |
| Jan 17, 1918 | 33 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Powell River near Jonesville?
The Powell River near Jonesville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03531500) 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 Powell River near Jonesville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Powell River near Jonesville is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 30 feet, and major flooding at 35 feet.
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Where is the Powell River near Jonesville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lee County, Virginia at coordinates 36.6619°N, 83.0950°W. USGS site number: 03531500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: 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.