Major Flood
22 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: WLCV2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
17 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
water may begin reaching the main floor level of a couple of residences just downstream of Big Hill Road bridge.
18.5 ft
Morgan Avenue bridge is likely covered.
17 ft
Water reaches the road surface of the Fairground Road bridge. Water may begin entering onto floors of a few homes near the intersection of Crane Road and English Drive. Water may begin splashing onto the surface of the Morgan Avenue bridge.
14 ft
Flooding of fairground fields. Food City parking lot begins to flood near the river. Buildings on Woodway Road (U.S. 421) nearest the train bridge on either side flood, and the highway itself is inundated from there southward for a stretch.
13 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Fairground Road bridge.
12 ft
Flooding begins of low spots along the bike and walking path near Bobcat Stadium.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2025 | 14.56 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
WLCV2
River
Wallen Creek
County
Lee, VA
Coordinates
36.7670°N, 83.0302°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wallen Creek at Pennington Gap?
The Wallen Creek at Pennington Gap 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 Wallen Creek at Pennington Gap?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wallen Creek at Pennington Gap is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when Wallen Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Wallen Creek at Pennington Gap to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Wallen Creek at Pennington Gap gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lee County, Virginia at coordinates 36.7670°N, 83.0302°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 VA DEM