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

Heat Advisory issued June 12 at 10:09AM EDT until June 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 10:09 AM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 possible. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Caswell, Rockingham, and Stokes Counties. In Virginia, Appomattox, Buckingham, Campbell, Charlotte, Halifax, Henry, and Pittsylvania Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 7:57PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 7:57 PM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 10:00 PM

Strong winds ahead of storms approaching from the west may cause downed trees and power lines, and could lead to power outages and structure damage.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 12 at 8:03PM EDT until June 12 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 8:03 PM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 9:15 PM

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 321 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA APPOMATTOX BUCKINGHAM CAMPBELL IN SOUTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA CHARLOTTE CITY OF DANVILLE HALIFAX PITTSYLVANIA

Flood Advisory issued June 12 at 6:47PM EDT until June 12 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 6:47 PM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 9:45 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia, including the following counties and independent city, Amherst, Bedford, Campbell, the City of Lynchburg and Botetourt. * WHEN...Until 945 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 646 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Bore Auger Creek, Big Otter River and Blackwater Creek. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Lynchburg... Bedford... Forest... Montvale... Stewartsville... Rustburg... Goode... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding, including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on X.

Heat Advisory issued June 12 at 11:05AM EDT until June 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 11:05 AM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106. * WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.