RIVER GAUGE · SMITH RIVER
Smith River at Martinsville
Henry County, Virginia
Water level1.76 ft
Flow108 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9 ft9,150 cfs
Minor flood11 ft12,500 cfs
Moderate flood14 ft18,600 cfs
Major flood16 ft23,400 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 16 ft
Homes and apartments on the left bank are definitely affected by flood waters.
- 14 ft
Water begins to threaten some homes along the left bank across from the gage and water is into backyards in this area.
- 11 ft
Minor flooding of left and right banks occurs near the gage site.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 1987 | 20.08 ft | 34,600 cfs |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 16.75 ft | 25,300 cfs |
| Sep 21, 1979 | 16.59 ft | 24,900 cfs |
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