South Fork Holston River near Damascus
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 16.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 19.5 ft.
| Action stage | 16.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 19.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 18.7 ft on Sep 27, 2024 (historic crest)
- 14.4 ft on Nov 19, 2003 (historic crest)
- 12.2 ft on Feb 23, 2019 (historic crest)
- 12.2 ft on Jan 16, 2013 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 18.5 ft | Alvarado Road near Alvarado Bible Church is flooded. |
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Forecast office: NWS Morristown · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Beaverdam Creek at Damascus NWS gauge · 3.5 mi
- Middle Fork Holston River near Meadowview 4SE NWS gauge · 4.7 mi
- Laurel Creek 1SE Damascus NWS gauge · 4.7 mi
- Whitetop Laurel Creek Near Konnarock NWS gauge · 11.4 mi
- N Fork Holston River at White Mills 2N NWS gauge · 13.0 mi
- South Fork Holston River at Riverside nr Chilhowie NWS gauge · 14.3 mi