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

Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 8:03PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Wed July 8, 2026, 8:03 PM
Expires: Wed July 8, 2026, 8:30 PM

At 803 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Monroeton, or 7 miles south of Reidsville, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Reidsville... and Camp Springs.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage. Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid hydroplaning. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

Flood Advisory issued July 8 at 6:38PM EDT until July 8 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Effective: Wed July 8, 2026, 6:38 PM
Expires: Wed July 8, 2026, 9:45 PM

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the following counties, Forsyth and Guilford. * WHEN...Until 945 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 638 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Kernersville, Summerfield, Stokesdale, Walkertown, Jamestown, Colfax, Sedge Garden, Belews Creek, Oak Hollow Marina and Belews Lake.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 7:48PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Effective: Wed July 8, 2026, 7:48 PM
Expires: Wed July 8, 2026, 8:45 PM

At 747 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles east of Rougemont to near Prospect Hill to 6 miles northwest of McLeansville. Movement was east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, Chapel Hill, Burlington, Henderson, Graham, Oxford, Roxboro, and Hillsborough. This includes the following highways... Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 163 and 215. Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 134 and 162, and between Mile Markers 259 and 280. the Durham Freeway between Mile Markers 4 and 17.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.