River stage
Martinsville, Smith River
- River level
- 2.01 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.20 ft
- Recent high
- 3.23 ft
- Recent low
- 1.66 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SMMV2
- 30-day change
- +0.20 ft
- Average
- 1.92 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 20.08 ft
In brief
The Smith River at Martinsville, VA read 2.01 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.99 ft below action stage. That is 0.20 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SMMV2
Water 62 °F (17 °C) · -1 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.08 ft | 1987-09-08 |
| 2 | 16.75 ft | 1996-09-06 |
| 3 | 16.59 ft | 1979-09-22 |
| 4 | 15.43 ft | 1985-08-18 |
| 5 | 15.19 ft | 2010-01-25 |
| 6 | 14.95 ft | 1972-06-21 |
| 7 | 12.87 ft | 2020-05-25 |
| 8 | 12.79 ft | 2018-10-12 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 11.00 ft
Minor flooding of left and right banks occurs near the gage site.
- 14.00 ft
Water begins to threaten some homes along the left bank across from the gage and water is into backyards in this area.
- 16.00 ft
Homes and apartments on the left bank are definitely affected by flood waters.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Smith River flooding at Martinsville?
No. The Smith River at Martinsville is at 2.01 ft, 6.99 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Martinsville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 9 ft, minor flooding 11 ft, moderate flooding 14 ft and major flooding 16 ft.
What is the highest the Smith River has been at Martinsville?
The highest crest on record is 20.08 ft, on 1987-09-08.
Is the Smith River high or low right now at Martinsville?
At 2.01 ft it is higher than 69% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Martinsville, Smith River?
The water temperature at Martinsville, Smith River is 62 °F (16.6 °C), measured 6:45 pm by USGS. It has fallen 1.4 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SMMV2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02073000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.