Clinch River at Speers Ferry, VA
Is Clinch River at Speers Ferry, VA flooding right now?
Clinch River at Speers Ferry, VA measured 2.85 ft on 2026-11-11 14:15:00 UTC. That observation was 15.2 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.85 ft
Streamflow
273 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 32 ft. The highest crest on record was 36.69 ft on Tue, Apr 5, 1977.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 13.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 15.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 28 ft | 25.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 32 ft | 29.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 36.69 ft | 1977-04-05 |
| 33 ft | 1862-02-01 |
| 32.45 ft | 2002-03-19 |
| 29.93 ft | 1963-03-12 |
| 28.92 ft | 1957-01-30 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Copper Creek near Gate City, VA | 10.4 mi | Scott County |
| N F Holston River near Gate City, VA | 10.5 mi | Scott County |
| Clinch River near Looneys Gap, TN | 11.7 mi | Hancock County |
| Holston River at Surgoinsville, TN | 13.3 mi | Hawkins County |
| Powell River at Big Stone Gap, VA | 15.3 mi | Wise County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.