Station Name: SMITH RIVER AT BASSETT, VA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 764 feet

Nearest Address:
276 Trent Hill Dr
Bassett, VA 24055
Henry County

GPS Coordinates: 36.77013709, -80.00087509

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 9:43AM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 9:43 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 11:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Mainly snow and possibly sleet along and north of U.S. 460, and snow, sleet and freezing rain south of U.S. 460. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina, central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. You should consider delaying all travel this weekend. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 4:52PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 4:52 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 3 and 8 inches and ice accumulations between one quarter and one half of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. The higher snow and sleet totals will be north of the Virginia and North Carolina border. More ice will be in North Carolina. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Winds and weight of snow or ice on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause power outages. Travel will be very difficult to impossible.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. You should consider delaying all travel this weekend. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 4:52PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 4:52 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 8 and 15 inches and ice accumulations between one tenth and four tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. The higher snow amounts will be across the Alleghany Highlands into the Shenandoah Valley, with more sleet closer to U.S. 460 as well as freezing rain Sunday. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Wet snow and ice could bring down tree limbs resulting in power outages.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 12:59PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Raleigh NC

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:59 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total ice accumulations around one half of an inch. Sleet and snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. * WHERE...Portions of the northern Piedmont of central North Carolina, including the Triad. * WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Travel could be treacherous. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Persons should consider delaying travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as a flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you in case you become stranded. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.