Major Flood
13 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Water reaches underside of Route 724 bridge across Wolf Creek.
15.5 ft
Inundation of route 724 approximately 300 feet upstream of the gage begins.
14 ft
Water reaches the lowest parts of Route 724 at north approach to bridge over Wolf Creek.
11 ft
Flooding along the 2700 to 2800 block of Wolf Creek Road begins. Flooding also begins along Monroe Street in the Town of Narrows, as well as along the 400 block of Old Wolf Creek Road.
10 ft
Old Wolf Creek Road begins to flood. Some residences approximately one half mile downstream of the gauge become surrounded by water.
8.5 ft
Water begins overflow of left bank upstream and downstream near the gage.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2003 | 13.95 ft | 16,100 cfs |
| Jan 28, 1957 | 13.8 ft | 12,900 cfs |
| Mar 13, 2010 | 13.37 ft | 15,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wolf Creek near Narrows?
The Wolf Creek near Narrows gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03175500) 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 Wolf Creek near Narrows?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wolf Creek near Narrows is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Wolf Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Wolf Creek near Narrows 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 Wolf Creek near Narrows gauge located?
The gauge is located in Giles County, Virginia at coordinates 37.3056°N, 80.8500°W. USGS site number: 03175500. 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