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Smith River at Smith River Church near Woolwine
Virginia — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Patrick County, Virginia on the Smith River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02071530, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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Flood Stages

Major Flood

13 ft

4,000 cfs

Moderate Flood

11 ft

2,930 cfs

Minor Flood

9 ft

2,010 cfs

Action Stage

8 ft

1,610 cfs

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

What Floods at Each Level

9 ft

The river floods SR 615 Jacks Creek Road south of Woolwine.

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
Sep 29, 201516.11 ft6,300 cfs
Sep 29, 201516.11 ft6,300 cfs
Sep 17, 201812.35 ft3,720 cfs
Sep 17, 201812.35 ft3,720 cfs
Sep 27, 200412.2 ft3,520 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

02071530

NWS LID

SMWV2

River

Smith River

County

Patrick, VA

Coordinates

36.7783°N, 80.2494°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Smith River at Smith River Church near Woolwine?

The Smith River at Smith River Church near Woolwine gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02071530) 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 Smith River Church near Woolwine?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Smith River at Smith River Church near Woolwine is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.

How do I get alerts when Smith River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Smith River at Smith River Church near Woolwine 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 Smith River Church near Woolwine gauge located?

The gauge is located in Patrick County, Virginia at coordinates 36.7783°N, 80.2494°W. USGS site number: 02071530. 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