North Fork Holston River near Gate City
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 18.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 18.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 22.5 ft on Feb 1, 1862 (historic crest)
- 19.8 ft on Apr 5, 1977 (historic crest)
- 19.4 ft on Mar 18, 2002 (historic crest)
- 18.5 ft on Apr 24, 2017 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 10.0 ft | Caution stage. |
|---|---|
| 12.0 ft | Water begins to cover River Road and some low lying county roads. |
| 14.0 ft | Flooding begins on North Holston River Drive beneath the West Carters Valley Road bridge. County Road 614 is cut off 1 1/2 miles downstream from the Highway 23 bridge. |
| 18.0 ft | Several homes are flooded and 20 to 30 acres are inundated. |
| 19.0 ft | Portions of Newland Hollow Road begin to flood. |
| 20.0 ft | More homes are flooded and 50 to 75 acres are inundated. Flooding of Warm Springs Road near Apple Orchard Road. |
| 21.5 ft | The river reaches the bottom of the Highway 23 bridge and the area around the bridge is flooded. Around 100 acres are also affected. |
| 23.0 ft | Water may reach floors of shopping center immediately downstream from the Hwy 23 bridge. |
Forecast office: NWS Morristown · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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