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SwedenNorth F Holston River near Saltville water level
River gauge, North F Holston River, Virginia, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 114 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.00 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 09:44 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at North F Holston River near Saltville reads 1.05 ft, a normal level.
It is 8.95 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.00 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.05 ft and 1.33 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 15.46 ftNovember 19, 2003
- Forecast peak
- 1.10 ftWednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 10.00 ft, still 8.95 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 15.00 ft
- Several homes may be flooded along the river.
- 14.00 ft
- Several roads are flooded near the river including Route 620 (Sunset River Rd., Route 624 (Ridgedale Rd., and Route 630 (Smith Hollow Rd.).
- 13.00 ft
- Portions of Route 91 begin to flood in the McCready area.
- 10.00 ft
- Minor flooding of lowlands along the river.
- 1.05 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: 7 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.46 ft | November 19, 2003 |
| 2 | 14.83 ft | March 18, 2002 |
| 3 | 13.57 ft | November 6, 1977 |
| 4 | 13.20 ft | January 29, 1957 |
| 5 | 13.00 ft | June 14, 1907 |
| 6 | 12.98 ft | April 5, 1977 |
| 7 | 12.86 ft | February 16, 2025 |
| 8 | 12.15 ft | March 12, 1963 |
| 9 | 12.10 ft | April 2, 1908 |
| 10 | 12.00 ft | December 21, 1926 |
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 Gate CityRiver gauge, North F Holston River | 2.17 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 50 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle F Holston River at Seven Mile FordRiver gauge, Middle F Holston River | 1.36 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 9 mi |
| South F Holston River at Riverside, near ChilhowieRiver gauge, South F Holston River | 1.97 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 11 mi |
| Middle F Holston River near MeadowviewRiver gauge, Middle F Holston River | 111 cfs | Normal | −7.0 cfs | 13 mi |
| South F Holston River near DamascusRiver gauge, South F Holston River | 179 cfs | Normal | −9.0 cfs | 18 mi |
| Clinch River at ClevelandRiver gauge, Clinch River | 2.19 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 23 mi |
| Beaver Creek at BristolRiver gauge, Beaver Creek | 13.2 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 28 mi |
| Dry Fork at BeartownRiver gauge, Dry Fork | 2.85 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 35 mi |
| Bluestone River at Falls MillsRiver gauge, Bluestone River | 1.90 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 36 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the North F Holston River near Saltville?
The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 8.95 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 Saltville today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 03:10 AM EDT, the water level was 1.05 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is North F Holston River near Saltville rising or falling?
Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.25 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of North F Holston River near Saltville 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 Saltville?
The highest level on record is 15.46 ft on November 19, 2003.
Is North F Holston River near Saltville expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.00 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03488000(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.89678, -81.74623(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 | 1.05 ft | 2026-10-21 07:10 | Provisional |
| Flow | 114 cfs | 2026-10-21 07:10 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: North F Holston River near Saltville (usgs:03488000). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/north-f-holston-river-near-saltville
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