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SwedenNorth F Holston River near Gate City water level
River gauge, North F Holston River, Virginia, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 350 cfs
- Water temperature
- 57 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.00 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 02:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 09:44 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at North F Holston River near Gate City, where the gauge shows 2.21 ft.
It is 9.79 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.00 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 02:00 AM. The 30-day range is 2.21 ft – 2.54 ft.
The water temperature at the gauge is 57 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 22.50 ftFebruary 1, 1862
- Forecast peak
- 2.20 ftTuesday, October 20 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 12.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 23.00 ft
- Water may reach floors of shopping center immediately downstream from the Hwy 23 bridge.
- 21.50 ft
- The river reaches the bottom of the Highway 23 bridge and the area around the bridge is flooded. Around 100 acres are also affected.
- 20.00 ft
- More homes are flooded and 50 to 75 acres are inundated. Flooding of Warm Springs Road near Apple Orchard Road.
- 19.00 ft
- Portions of Newland Hollow Road begin to flood.
- 18.00 ft
- Several homes are flooded and 20 to 30 acres are inundated.
- 14.00 ft
- Flooding begins on North Holston River Drive beneath the West Carters Valley Road bridge. County Road 614 is cut off 1 1/2 miles downstream from the Highway 23 bridge.
- 12.00 ft
- Water begins to cover River Road and some low lying county roads.
- 10.00 ft
- Caution stage.
- 2.21 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: 11 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.50 ft | February 1, 1862 |
| 2 | 19.79 ft | April 5, 1977 |
| 3 | 19.36 ft | March 18, 2002 |
| 4 | 18.54 ft | April 24, 2017 |
| 5 | 17.45 ft | February 12, 2018 |
| 6 | 16.73 ft | January 30, 1957 |
| 7 | 16.42 ft | March 12, 1963 |
| 8 | 16.33 ft | February 7, 2020 |
| 9 | 15.97 ft | April 13, 2020 |
| 10 | 15.89 ft | February 24, 2019 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the North F Holston River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North F Holston River near SaltvilleRiver gauge, North F Holston River | 1.08 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 50 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinch River at Speers FerryRiver gauge, Clinch River | 3.42 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Powell River at Big Stone GapRiver gauge, Powell River | 46.5 cfs | Normal | −1.3 cfs | 21 mi |
| Beaver Creek at BristolRiver gauge, Beaver Creek | 14.4 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Big Creek near RogersvilleRiver gauge, Big Creek | 1.73 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 25 mi |
| Watauga River at ElizabethtonRiver gauge, Watauga River | 557 cfs | Normal | +164 cfs | 26 mi |
| Doe River at ElizabethtonRiver gauge, Doe River | 1.52 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 27 mi |
| Big Limestone Creek near LimestoneRiver gauge, Big Limestone Creek | 27.3 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 28 mi |
| Powell River near JonesvilleRiver gauge, Powell River | 1.56 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 29 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the North F Holston River near Gate City?
The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 9.79 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 North F Holston River near Gate City today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 01:15 PM EDT, the water level was 2.21 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is North F Holston River near Gate City rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of North F Holston River near Gate City normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at North F Holston River near Gate City?
The highest level on record is 22.50 ft on February 1, 1862.
Is North F Holston River near Gate City expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.00 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 02:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03490000(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.60871, -82.56793(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 | 2.21 ft | 2026-10-20 17:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 350 cfs | 2026-10-20 17:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 57 °F | 2026-10-20 17:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: North F Holston River near Gate City (usgs:03490000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/north-f-holston-river-near-gate-city
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