N F Holston River near Gate City, VA
Is N F Holston River near Gate City, VA flooding right now?
N F Holston River near Gate City, VA measured 1.74 ft on 2026-11-11 14:15:00 UTC. That observation was 10.3 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.74 ft
Streamflow
167 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.5 ft on Sat, Feb 1, 1862.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 8.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 10.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 13.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 16.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.5 ft | 1862-02-01 |
| 19.79 ft | 1977-04-05 |
| 19.36 ft | 2002-03-18 |
| 18.54 ft | 2017-04-24 |
| 17.45 ft | 2018-02-12 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Copper Creek near Gate City, VA | 4.5 mi | Scott County |
| Clinch River at Speers Ferry, VA | 10.5 mi | Scott County |
| Holston River at Surgoinsville, TN | 18.1 mi | Hawkins County |
| Guest River near Miller Yard, VA | 20.7 mi | Wise County |
| Clinch River near Looneys Gap, TN | 20.7 mi | Hancock 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.