Clinch River near Richlands
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 13.0 ft; major flooding begins at 16.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 16.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 21.3 ft on Jun 22, 1901 (historic crest)
- 19.3 ft on Jan 29, 1957 (historic crest)
- 16.1 ft on Jan 26, 1978 (historic crest)
- 16.1 ft on Mar 12, 1963 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 10.0 ft | Backwater flooding of Big Creek begins to surround businesses along Alleghany Street. |
|---|---|
| 11.0 ft | Water inundates much of Critterville Park. Homes on East 1st Street and 4th Street are surrounded by water. |
| 12.0 ft | Flooding affects several low-lying roads downstream near Raven. |
| 13.0 ft | Water inundates areas from 5th Street to 2nd Street in Richlands. Virginia Avenue begins to flood, and properties on East 1st Street and Orange Street are becoming inundated. Downstream, portions of Raven Road are flooded and impassible. Homes on Kirby Road, Atmore Street, and Bottom Road are surrounded by water in the Raven community. |
| 14.5 ft | Water begins surrounding homes on River and Page Streets in Richlands. |
| 15.0 ft | Flooding of the Clinch River surrounds the Raven Elementary School. |
| 16.0 ft | Flood waters begin to enter the lower level of several homes in the Richlands, Raven and Doran communities. |
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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