River stage
Woolwine, Smith River
- River level
- 2.74 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.52 ft
- Recent high
- 4.18 ft
- Recent low
- 1.97 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SMWV2
- 30-day change
- +0.60 ft
- Average
- 2.28 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 16.11 ft
In brief
The Smith River at Woolwine, VA read 2.74 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.26 ft below action stage. That is 0.60 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SMWV2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.11 ft | 2015-09-29 |
| 2 | 12.35 ft | 2018-09-17 |
| 3 | 12.20 ft | 2004-09-28 |
| 4 | 12.15 ft | 2018-10-11 |
| 5 | 11.04 ft | 2023-08-28 |
| 6 | 9.75 ft | 2020-05-21 |
| 7 | 9.65 ft | 2020-04-13 |
| 8 | 9.63 ft | 2017-05-05 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 9.00 ft
The river floods SR 615 Jacks Creek Road south of Woolwine.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Smith River flooding at Woolwine?
No. The Smith River at Woolwine is at 2.74 ft, 5.26 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Woolwine?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 8 ft, minor flooding 9 ft, moderate flooding 11 ft and major flooding 13 ft.
What is the highest the Smith River has been at Woolwine?
The highest crest on record is 16.11 ft, on 2015-09-29.
Is the Smith River high or low right now at Woolwine?
At 2.74 ft it is higher than 93% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SMWV2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02071530). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.