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SwedenClinch River at Speers Ferry water level
River gauge, Clinch River, Virginia, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 589 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.40 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 02:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:17 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Clinch River at Speers Ferry, where the gauge shows 3.41 ft.
It is 14.59 ft below the flood stage of 18.00 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.40 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 02:00 PM. The 30-day range is 3.41 ft – 3.69 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 36.69 ftApril 5, 1977
- Forecast peak
- 3.40 ftSunday, October 18 at 02:00 PM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 18.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 44.00 ft
- The river reaches the Highway 23/58 bridge.
- 32.00 ft
- Widespread flooding is likely and evacuations continue. Damage to buildings and roads.
- 28.00 ft
- Several homes are flooded. Evacuations are likely.
- 24.00 ft
- A few additional homes are affected. Evacuations are possible.
- 21.00 ft
- Additional flooding on Waters Edge Road. Low spots on Anglers Way Rd flood. One or two houses are threatened. Most riverside dwellings along Anglers Way Road are in the flood plain, lower than the road, but are mobile such as campers or fifth-wheelers. The parking lot of the Clinchport Boat Ramp off of Clinch River Hwy floods.
- 19.50 ft
- The gravel lot portion of an RV campground 0.8 miles upstream from the Clinchport Boat Ramp floods.
- 18.50 ft
- Bridge Street floods off of Clinch River Hwy near the suspension foot bridge. The grassy lot portion of an RV campground 0.8 miles upstream from the Clinchport Boat Ramp floods.
- 18.00 ft
- Low spots along Waters Edge Road flood. Most structures along Waters Edge Road are opposite the river and uphill from the road.
- 14.00 ft
- Copper Creek Road at the Rexrena Access floods.
- 3.41 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36.69 ft | April 5, 1977 |
| 2 | 33.00 ft | February 1, 1862 |
| 3 | 32.45 ft | March 19, 2002 |
| 4 | 29.93 ft | March 12, 1963 |
| 5 | 28.92 ft | January 30, 1957 |
| 6 | 28.91 ft | February 7, 2020 |
| 7 | 28.19 ft | March 17, 1973 |
| 8 | 28.16 ft | February 16, 2025 |
| 9 | 28.07 ft | March 5, 2015 |
| 10 | 27.43 ft | December 31, 1969 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Clinch River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinch River at ClevelandRiver gauge, Clinch River | 2.40 ft | Below flood stage | +0.10 ft | 39 mi |
| Clinch River above TazewellRiver gauge, Clinch River | 1.59 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 39 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North F Holston River near Gate CityRiver gauge, North F Holston River | 2.26 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 10 mi |
| Powell River at Big Stone GapRiver gauge, Powell River | 51.6 cfs | Normal | −2.7 cfs | 15 mi |
| Big Creek near RogersvilleRiver gauge, Big Creek | 1.71 ft | Below flood stage | +0.07 ft | 19 mi |
| Powell River near JonesvilleRiver gauge, Powell River | 1.57 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 19 mi |
| Crockett Creek below RogersvilleRiver gauge, Crockett Creek | 0.62 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 25 mi |
| Poor Fork at CumberlandRiver gauge, Poor Fork | 3.57 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 26 mi |
| Martins Fork near SmithRiver gauge, Martins Fork | 44.7 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 29 mi |
| Martins Fork above SmithRiver gauge, Martins Fork | 11.3 cfs | Normal | −1.5 cfs | 30 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Clinch River at Speers Ferry?
The official flood stage is 18.00 ft. The level is currently 14.59 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Clinch River at Speers Ferry today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 04:15 PM EDT, the water level was 3.41 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Clinch River at Speers Ferry rising or falling?
Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Clinch River at Speers Ferry normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Clinch River at Speers Ferry?
The highest level on record is 36.69 ft on April 5, 1977.
Is Clinch River at Speers Ferry expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.40 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 02:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03527000(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.64871, -82.75044(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 3.41 ft | 2026-10-18 20:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 589 cfs | 2026-10-18 20:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Clinch River at Speers Ferry (usgs:03527000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/clinch-river-at-speers-ferry
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