Station Name: SMITH RIVER NEAR PHILPOTT, VA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 840 feet

Nearest Address:
2097 Riverbrook Rd
Philpott, VA 24102
Franklin County

GPS Coordinates: 36.7806925, -80.0247647

Nearby Water Temperatures

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 6:36PM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:36 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the cold, continue to use extra caution if traveling. The persistent cold has prevented ice from melting off of untreated roads.

If you must go outside, dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves, and slow down if driving.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 26 at 6:36PM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:36 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 17 below. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the cold, continue to use extra caution if traveling. The persistent cold has not allowed for ice to melt off of untreated roads.

If you must go outside, dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves, and slow down if driving.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 26 at 6:36PM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:36 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero expected. * WHERE...Botetourt, Roanoke, and Rockbridge Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the cold, continue to use extra caution if traveling. The persistent cold has not allowed for ice to melt off of untreated roads.

If you must go outside, dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves, and slow down if driving.

Special Weather Statement issued January 26 at 2:35PM EST by NWS Raleigh NC

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:35 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 7:00 AM

Temperatures will quickly drop in to the 20s this evening and into the teens after midnight. With the arrival of darkness, the refreezing of residual moisture and slush on area roadways and walkways will result in slippery travel conditions. Icy spots may not be widespread but those traveling this evening through at least daybreak Tuesday should be on the lookout for rapidly changing conditions and patches of ice. Icy patches may be more common on bridges, shaded and sheltered locations where snow and sleet did not fully melt, and anywhere accumulatons of snow and ice were not removed or melted.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 2:12PM EST until January 27 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Raleigh NC

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:12 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills in the single digits, with some as low as five below zero. * WHERE...The northern Piedmont and northern Coastal Plain. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Use caution outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Be sure that children wear proper clothing to protect themselves from the cold. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Special Weather Statement issued January 26 at 4:28PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 4:28 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 2:30 AM

Snow showers will continue to bring light snow accumulations of up to a half inch to an inch or so to the western mountains of North Carolina and Virginia, as well as the Greenbrier Valley in West Virginia this evening. Areas that are directly on the upslope side of the mountains may see slightly higher values than the 1 inch mentioned above. Be prepared for slick spots on untreated roads, particularly on bridges and overpasses. Please allow extra time to reach your destination.