Is the Powell River flooding?
The Powell River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Virginia. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Powell River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Virginia river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Powell River near Jonesville, VA. The highest level ever recorded there was 44.32 ft on 5 April 1977, carrying 57,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1918 (106 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.61 ft, 42.7 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powell River near Jonesville, VA | No flooding | 1.61 ft | 18 ft | |
| Powell River at Big Stone Gap, VA | No flood stage defined | 2.72 ft | — |