Smith River at Eden
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
- 19.3 ft on Aug 15, 1940 (historic crest)
- 16.2 ft on Jun 21, 1972 (historic crest)
- 16.2 ft on Sep 8, 1987 (historic crest)
- 15.7 ft on Sep 22, 1979 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
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- Smith River at Martinsville NWS gauge · 11.3 mi
- Smith River at Martinsville Hydroelectic Dam NWS gauge · 11.6 mi
- Mayo River near Price NWS gauge · 12.6 mi
- North Mayo River near Spencer NWS gauge · 12.6 mi