Smith River at Smith River Church near Woolwine water level

Name: Smith River at Smith River Church near Woolwine water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Smith River, Virginia, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.37ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 04:45 AM EDT (29 min ago)

Flow: 28.1 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Smith River at Smith River Church near Woolwine reads 2.37 ft, a normal level.

It is 6.63 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.37 ft and 2.52 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 16.11 ftSeptember 29, 2015

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 9.00 ft, still 6.63 ft away.

What happens at each level

9.00 ft: The river floods SR 615 Jacks Creek Road south of Woolwine.
2.37 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	16.11 ft	September 29, 2015
2	12.35 ft	September 17, 2018
3	12.20 ft	September 28, 2004
4	12.15 ft	October 11, 2018
5	11.04 ft	August 28, 2023
6	9.75 ft	May 21, 2020
7	9.65 ft	April 13, 2020
8	9.63 ft	May 5, 2017
9	9.30 ft	September 27, 2024
10	9.25 ft	October 29, 2020

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:34 AM Sunset 06:39 PM Daylight 11 hr, 6 min First quarter 67%

Map

Other gauges on the Smith River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Smith River near PhilpottRiver gauge, Smith River	139 cfs	Normal	±0	12 mi
Smith River at BassettRiver gauge, Smith River	153 cfs	Normal	±0	14 mi
Smith River at MartinsvilleRiver gauge, Smith River	1.85 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	22 mi
Smith River at EdenRiver gauge, Smith River	2.01 ft	Low	±0	32 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Philpott Reservoir at Philpott Dam near PhilpottReservoir, Philpott Reservoir	970.58 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	12 mi
South Mayo River near NettleridgeRiver gauge, South Mayo River	3.25 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	16 mi
Dan River near FranciscoRiver gauge, Dan River	1.54 ft	Normal	±0	18 mi
North Mayo River near SpencerRiver gauge, North Mayo River	1.42 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	21 mi
Mayo River near PriceRiver gauge, Mayo River	1.07 ft	Low	−0.03 ft	22 mi
Little River at GraysontownRiver gauge, Little River	1.14 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	25 mi
South F Roanoke River near ShawsvilleRiver gauge, South F Roanoke River	47.2 cfs	Normal	−2.8 cfs	25 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Smith River at Smith River Church near Woolwine?

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 6.63 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 Smith River at Smith River Church near Woolwine today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 04:45 AM EDT, the water level was 2.37 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Smith River at Smith River Church near Woolwine rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Smith River at Smith River Church near Woolwine normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Smith River at Smith River Church near Woolwine?

The highest level on record is 16.11 ft on September 29, 2015.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02071530 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 36.77847, -80.24922 (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	2.37 ft	2026-10-20 08:45	Provisional
Flow	28.1 cfs	2026-10-20 08:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Smith River at Smith River Church near Woolwine (usgs:02071530). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/smith-river-at-smith-river-church-near-woolwine

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer