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Smith River at Martinsville Hydroelectic Dam
Virginia — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Henry County, Virginia on the Smith River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: MTVV2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →

Flood Stages

Action Stage

697 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

7-Day Water Level Chart

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Historic Crests

Date Stage Flow
May 20, 2018699.1 ft
May 20, 2018699.1 ft
Sep 17, 2018697.7 ft
Sep 17, 2018697.7 ft
May 25, 2020695.7 ft

About This Gauge

NWS LID

MTVV2

River

Smith River

County

Henry, VA

Coordinates

36.6642°N, 79.8838°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Smith River at Martinsville Hydroelectic Dam?

The Smith River at Martinsville Hydroelectic Dam 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 Smith River at Martinsville Hydroelectic Dam?

This gauge has NWS-defined flood categories. Check the flood stages section above for current thresholds.

How do I get alerts when Smith River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Smith River at Martinsville Hydroelectic Dam to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the Smith River at Martinsville Hydroelectic Dam gauge located?

The gauge is located in Henry County, Virginia at coordinates 36.6642°N, 79.8838°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: Observations courtesy of the VDEM Flood Intel Unit