Is the South F Holston River flooding?
The South F Holston 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 South F Holston 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 S F Holston River near Damascus, VA. The highest level ever recorded there was 20.00 ft in March 1867, carrying 26,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1867 (95 annual peaks).
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S F Holston River at Riverside, near Chilhowie, VA | No flooding | 1.81 ft | 7 ft | |
| S F Holston River near Damascus, VA | No current data | — | — | — |