Smith River at Smith Riv Church near Woolwine, VA
Is Smith River at Smith Riv Church near Woolwine, VA flooding right now?
Smith River at Smith Riv Church near Woolwine, VA measured 2.36 ft on 2026-09-22 19:45:00 UTC. That observation was 6.6 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.36 ft
Streamflow
19 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.11 ft on Tue, Sep 29, 2015.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 5.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 6.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 8.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 10.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.11 ft | 2015-09-29 |
| 12.35 ft | 2018-09-17 |
| 12.2 ft | 2004-09-28 |
| 12.15 ft | 2018-10-11 |
| 11.04 ft | 2023-08-28 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Smith River near Philpott, VA | 12.4 mi | Franklin County |
| Smith River at Bassett, VA | 13.7 mi | Henry County |
| South Mayo River near Nettleridge, VA | 15.8 mi | Patrick County |
| Dan River near Francisco, NC | 18.4 mi | Stokes County |
| North Mayo River near Spencer, VA | 20.5 mi | Henry 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.