RIVER GAUGE · SMITH RIVER
Smith River at Smith River Church near Woolwine
Patrick County, Virginia
Water level2.11 ft
Flow7 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft1,610 cfs
Minor flood9 ft2,010 cfs
Moderate flood11 ft2,930 cfs
Major flood13 ft4,000 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 9 ft
The river floods SR 615 Jacks Creek Road south of Woolwine.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2015 | 16.11 ft | 6,300 cfs |
| Sep 17, 2018 | 12.35 ft | 3,720 cfs |
| Sep 27, 2004 | 12.2 ft | 3,520 cfs |
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