Russell Fork River at Haysi
Dickenson County, Virginia
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What floods at each level
- 29 ft
Homes along lower J and M Belcher Drive flood due to backwater into the McClure River.
- 28 ft
Most of the town is inundated with water.
- 26 ft
Sections of Clinchfield Railroad tracks northwest of town flood.
- 24 ft
The water treatment plant floods.
- 23 ft
Main Street and lower Bartley Street flood.
- 22 ft
Row of homes on Splashdam Road, just above the water treatment plant, flood.
- 21.5 ft
The town hall and most businesses on landward side of Main Street flood.
- 20.5 ft
Businesses on the river side of Main Street located between the Bridge Street bridge and Big Ridge Road bridge flood.
- 20 ft
Row of homes on Splashdam Road, just below the water treatment plant, flood.
- 16 ft
Low spots on Splashdam Road and the lower portion of Winding Road near the river flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 1977 | 28.24 ft | 59,000 cfs |
| Jan 28, 1957 | 23.17 ft | 46,600 cfs |
| Mar 7, 1984 | 22.08 ft | 37,000 cfs |
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