S F Holston River at Riverside, near Chilhowie, VA
Is S F Holston River at Riverside, near Chilhowie, VA flooding right now?
S F Holston River at Riverside, near Chilhowie, VA measured 1.81 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 5.2 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.81 ft
Streamflow
38 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.87 ft on Fri, Sep 27, 2024.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 ft | 3.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 5.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 9.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.87 ft | 2024-09-27 |
| 10.2 ft | 1977-11-06 |
| 9 ft | 1923-06-12 |
| 8.89 ft | 1977-04-05 |
| 8.68 ft | 1995-01-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| M F Holston River at Seven Mile Ford, VA | 3.3 mi | Smyth County |
| M F Holston River near Meadowview, VA | 10.9 mi | Washington County |
| N F Holston River near Saltville, VA | 11.4 mi | Smyth County |
| S F Holston River near Damascus, VA | 13.9 mi | Washington County |
| South Fork New River near Jefferson, NC | 28.2 mi | Ashe 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.