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

Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 10:07PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 10:07 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 6:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 1 and 4 inches and ice accumulations between one quarter and one half of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads will become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages.Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.

Consider delaying all travel. 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 10:07PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 10:07 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 6:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 4 and 8 inches and ice accumulations between two tenths and four tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.

Consider delaying all travel. 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 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.