Russell Fork at Haysi, VA
Is Russell Fork at Haysi, VA flooding right now?
Russell Fork at Haysi, VA measured 2.12 ft on 2026-11-11 14:45:00 UTC. That observation was 13.9 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.12 ft
Streamflow
34 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.24 ft on Mon, Apr 4, 1977.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 12.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 13.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 17.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 21.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.24 ft | 1977-04-04 |
| 23.17 ft | 1957-01-29 |
| 22.08 ft | 1984-03-07 |
| 21.1 ft | 1963-03-12 |
| 21.04 ft | 2025-02-16 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Russell Fork at Bartlick, VA | 3.1 mi | Dickenson County |
| Pound River below Flannagan Dam, near Haysi, VA | 3.3 mi | Dickenson County |
| Russell Fork at Elkhorn City, KY | 7.2 mi | Pike County |
| Russell Fork at Cedarville, KY | 8.1 mi | Pike County |
| Cranes Nest River near Clintwood, VA | 9.7 mi | Dickenson 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.