Major Flood
27 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
25 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
36 ft
Bartlick Road Bridge floods.
35 ft
Most of Tom's Bottom Road and Bartlick Road flood.
27 ft
Most homes 0.5 miles below the gauge and along the bend in Tom's Bottom Road flood.
25 ft
A couple of homes 0.5 miles below the gauge and along the bend in Tom's Bottom Road begin to flood.
20 ft
Small outbuildings 0.5 miles below the gauge and along the bend in Tom's Bottom Road flood.
19 ft
Low sections of Tom's Bottom Road flood.
15 ft
Bartlick Road above the gauge and in the vicinity of the railroad trestle floods.
14 ft
Water begins to cover Bartlick Road above the gauge and in the vicinity of the railroad trestle.
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 28, 1957 | 30 ft | — |
| Apr 3, 1977 | 27.55 ft | 50,000 cfs |
| Mar 11, 1963 | 24.83 ft | 47,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BRFV2
River
Russell Fork River
County
Dickenson, VA
Coordinates
37.2459°N, 82.3235°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Russell Fork River at Bartlick?
The Russell Fork River at Bartlick gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03209200) 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 Russell Fork River at Bartlick?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Russell Fork River at Bartlick is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
How do I get alerts when Russell Fork River rises?
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Where is the Russell Fork River at Bartlick gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dickenson County, Virginia at coordinates 37.2459°N, 82.3235°W. USGS site number: 03209200. 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