RIVER GAUGE · REED CREEK
Reed Creek at Grahams Forge
Wythe County, Virginia
Water level1.48 ft
Flow89 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5 ft3,630 cfs
Minor flood6.5 ft7,200 cfs
Moderate flood9 ft11,300 cfs
Major flood11 ft16,000 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 9 ft
Max Meadows Road (Route 121) closed by flooding south of Max Meadows.
- 7 ft
Flooding may occur in the Max Meadows area upstream of the gage.
- 6.5 ft
Roads are closed in the Max Meadows area.
- 6 ft
Lowland flooding occurs in mainly rural areas.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 1977 | 10.01 ft | 14,000 cfs |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 9.14 ft | 11,600 cfs |
| Jun 4, 1992 | 9.07 ft | 8,560 cfs |
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