Major Flood
24 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
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.
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 | 28.24 ft | 59,000 cfs |
| Jan 28, 1957 | 23.17 ft | 46,600 cfs |
| Mar 7, 1984 | 22.08 ft | 37,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HAIV2
River
Russell Fork River
County
Dickenson, VA
Coordinates
37.2071°N, 82.2957°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Russell Fork River at Haysi?
The Russell Fork River at Haysi gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03208500) 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 Haysi?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Russell Fork River at Haysi is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when Russell Fork River rises?
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Where is the Russell Fork River at Haysi gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dickenson County, Virginia at coordinates 37.2071°N, 82.2957°W. USGS site number: 03208500. 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
- River Forecasts typically include ONLY 2 days of future rain from <u>forecast issuance time</u> (lower right of graph). Occasionally 3 days of future rain included.