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

Flood Advisory issued May 26 at 7:55PM EDT until May 26 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Tue May 26, 2026, 7:55 PM
Expires: Tue May 26, 2026, 11:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest Virginia, including the following counties, Floyd, Montgomery and Pulaski. * WHEN...Until 1100 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 755 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Laurel Branch, Greasy Creek, Big Indian Creek, Little River, Big Macks Creek, White Oak Camp Branch, Deepwater Creek, Maple Branch, Little Indian Creek and Beaver Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Indian Valley... Copper Valley... Alum Ridge... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. 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.

Flood Advisory issued May 26 at 7:03PM EDT until May 26 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Tue May 26, 2026, 7:03 PM
Expires: Tue May 26, 2026, 9:15 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of southwest Virginia, including the following counties, Carroll, Pulaski and Wythe. * WHEN...Until 915 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 703 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Cripple Creek, Cedar Run, Dean Branch, Mill Creek, Little Reed Island Creek, Little Pine Run, Big Macks Creek, Dungeon Branch, Deepwater Creek, Buddle Branch, Big Reed Island Creek and Maple Branch. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Patterson... Allisonia... Sylvatus... Ivanhoe... Coleman Store... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. 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.