River stage
Smith River (NC, VA)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 6 of 6
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 6 of 6 gauges on the Smith River (NC, VA) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Smith River levels, gauge by gauge
The Smith River is measured at 6 gauges across North Carolina, Virginia. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eden | 2.36 ft | normal, rising |
| NWS gauge MTVV2 | 690.69 ft | below flood stage |
| Bassett | 1.81 ft | normal, steady |
| Martinsville | 2.01 ft | normal, rising |
| Philpott Dam | 970.47 ft | no flood stage set |
| Woolwine | 2.74 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Smith River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Eden, NC, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Smith River (CA) different river, same name
- Smith River (NH) different river, same name
- Blackwater River (Rocky Mount, VA) 2 gauges
- Dan River 9 gauges
- Sandy River (VA) 1 gauge
- Little River (NC, VA) 15 gauges
- Craig Creek 3 gauges
- New River (VA, WV) 10 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Smith River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 6 reporting gauges on the Smith River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Smith River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Eden is at 2.36 ft; Bassett is at 1.81 ft; Martinsville is at 2.01 ft; Woolwine is at 2.74 ft.
Where is the Smith River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 6 gauges on the Smith River across North Carolina, Virginia.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.