Is the Smith River flooding?
The Smith River is tracked by 4 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 Smith River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 4 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 Smith River at Martinsville, VA. The highest level ever recorded there was 21.50 ft on 19 October 1937, carrying 39,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1929 (96 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.76 ft, 19.7 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith River at Smith Riv Church near Woolwine, VA | No flooding | 2.33 ft | 9 ft | |
| Smith River at Bassett, VA | No flooding | 1.77 ft | — | |
| Smith River at Martinsville, VA | No flooding | 1.76 ft | 11 ft | |
| Smith River near Philpott, VA | No flood stage defined | 2.78 ft | — |