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Powell River at Big Stone Gap

National Weather Service gauge BSGV2 · Virginia · Wise County · 36.8689, -82.7756

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 18.0 ft.

Action stage8.0 ft
Minor flooding10.0 ft
Moderate flooding15.0 ft
Major flooding18.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

7.0 ftLow green spaces and walkways along the river begin to flood.
9.0 ftIncreased flooding of green spaces and walkways along the river.
11.0 ftPortion of 2nd Ave West floods, downstream from W 6th St N.
11.3 ftChurch and a few houses and Frog Level Park, all along Cherokee Ave West and West 6th St N, may flood, especially if the nearby South Fork Powell River is in flood.
14.0 ftFlooding of low spot along 2nd Ave West toward the water treatment facility.
15.0 ftLowest floor of three-story apartment building along River Blvd. E and U.S. 23 Business might begin to take water.
16.0 ftA home or two along Powell Ave East near the foot bridge might begin to take water.
17.0 ftWater reaches the bottom of the U.S. Hwy 23 Business bridge.

Forecast office: NWS Morristown · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.

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