Clinch River at Blackford
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 16.0 ft; major flooding begins at 21.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 21.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 16.8 ft on Feb 16, 2025 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 10.5 ft | Flooding of the boat access gravel parking lot near the VA 80 bridge. |
|---|---|
| 11.5 ft | Flooding of eating pavilions at Herndom Park on Lewis Creek Road. |
| 13.0 ft | Low spot on Cedar Cliff Road near the boat access floods. |
| 18.0 ft | The driveway into Herndon Park begins to flood. |
| 21.0 ft | Water gets into crawl space of Gardner Church and onto the main floor of the house next door. |
Forecast office: NWS Morristown · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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