Major Flood
21 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: BHLV2). 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
19 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
Major flooding near the river. Several sections of Route 80 and secondary roads are flooded. Some homes near the river are flooded. The Sandlick elemenary school starts to flood. Playground and football field are flooded.
19 ft
Edwards grocery store parking lot, and lower level of store starts to flood between 18, and 19 feet. Sandlick elementary school playground is flooded. Sections of Route 80 are flooded. Bobe-sue's mini-mart gas station is flooded.
17 ft
Low point in elementary school playground starts to flood. Area behind Edwards grocery store is flooded. The Bobe-sue's mini-mart gas station starts to flood between 14, and 17 feet.
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 26, 2012 | 15.8 ft | — |
| Jan 30, 2013 | 15.7 ft | — |
| Dec 9, 2009 | 12.9 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
BHLV2
River
Russell Fork River
County
Dickenson, VA
Coordinates
37.1803°N, 82.2747°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Russell Fork River at Birchleaf?
The Russell Fork River at Birchleaf 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 Russell Fork River at Birchleaf?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Russell Fork River at Birchleaf is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Russell Fork River rises?
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Where is the Russell Fork River at Birchleaf gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dickenson County, Virginia at coordinates 37.1803°N, 82.2747°W. 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