Smith River near Philpott water level

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

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

2.79ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 07:40 AM EDT (28 min ago)

Flow: 139 cfs
Water temperature: 45 °F

History

7 days

Water level

What this means

The gauge at Smith River near Philpott reads 2.79 ft, a normal level for mid-October.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.78 ft and 2.79 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 45 °F.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

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.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:31 AM Sunset 06:41 PM Daylight 11 hr, 10 min First quarter 49%

Map

Other gauges on the Smith River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Smith River at Smith River Church near WoolwineRiver gauge, Smith River	2.41 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	12 mi
Smith River at BassettRiver gauge, Smith River	146 cfs	Low	±0	1.5 mi
Smith River at MartinsvilleRiver gauge, Smith River	1.85 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	11 mi
Smith River at EdenRiver gauge, Smith River	2.03 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	23 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Philpott Reservoir at Philpott Dam near PhilpottReservoir, Philpott Reservoir	970.62 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	0.2 mi
North Mayo River near SpencerRiver gauge, North Mayo River	1.48 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	15 mi
South Mayo River near NettleridgeRiver gauge, South Mayo River	3.29 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	16 mi
Mayo River near PriceRiver gauge, Mayo River	1.15 ft	Normal	−0.07 ft	17 mi
Blackwater River near Rocky MountRiver gauge, Blackwater River	1.99 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	21 mi
Dan River near FranciscoRiver gauge, Dan River	1.55 ft	Normal	−0.05 ft	24 mi

Questions and answers

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 near Philpott today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 07:40 AM EDT, the water level was 2.79 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Smith River near Philpott rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Smith River near Philpott normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

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.

Where does this data come from?

The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02072000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 36.78069, -80.02476 (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	2.79 ft	2026-10-18 11:40	Provisional
Flow	139 cfs	2026-10-18 11:40	Provisional
Water temperature	45 °F	2026-10-18 11:40	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Smith River near Philpott (usgs:02072000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/smith-river-near-philpott

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