Russell Fork River at Haysi
Critical Stages
15' - Action
16' - Flood
20' - Moderate
24' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 5:45 AM EST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.88 ft
Flow: 0.241 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 AM 12/16 | 2.6 | 0.142 |
| 1 PM 12/16 | 2.5 | 0.114 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | 2.5 | 0.114 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 2.5 | 0.114 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 2.6 | 0.142 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 2.6 | 0.142 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 2.6 | 0.142 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 2.5 | 0.114 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 2.5 | 0.114 |
| 1 PM 12/18 | 2.5 | 0.114 |
| 7 PM 12/18 | 2.5 | 0.114 |
| 1 AM 12/19 | 2.5 | 0.114 |
| 7 AM 12/19 | 2.5 | 0.114 |
| 1 PM 12/19 | 2.5 | 0.114 |
| 7 PM 12/19 | 2.5 | 0.114 |
| 1 AM 12/20 | 2.4 | 0.0856 |
| 7 AM 12/20 | 2.4 | 0.0856 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:45 AM 12/16 | 2.88 | 0.241 |
| 5:30 AM 12/16 | 2.87 | 0.236 |
| 5:15 AM 12/16 | 2.85 | 0.228 |
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | 2.84 | 0.224 |
| 4:45 AM 12/16 | 2.83 | 0.22 |
| 4:30 AM 12/16 | 2.81 | 0.212 |
| 4:15 AM 12/16 | 2.79 | 0.204 |
| 4:00 AM 12/16 | 2.77 | 0.197 |
| 3:45 AM 12/16 | 2.74 | 0.186 |
| 3:30 AM 12/16 | 2.72 | 0.179 |
| 3:15 AM 12/16 | 2.69 | 0.169 |
| 3:00 AM 12/16 | 2.65 | 0.156 |
| 2:45 AM 12/16 | 2.61 | 0.145 |
| 2:30 AM 12/16 | 2.58 | 0.136 |
| 2:15 AM 12/16 | 2.55 | 0.128 |
| 2:00 AM 12/16 | 2.52 | 0.12 |
| 1:45 AM 12/16 | 2.49 | 0.112 |
| 1:30 AM 12/16 | 2.47 | 0.106 |
| 1:15 AM 12/16 | 2.46 | 0.103 |
| 1:00 AM 12/16 | 2.45 | 0.0995 |
| 12:45 AM 12/16 | 2.44 | 0.0966 |
| 12:30 AM 12/16 | 2.43 | 0.0937 |
| 12:15 AM 12/16 | 2.42 | 0.0909 |
| 12:00 AM 12/16 | 2.42 | 0.0909 |
| 11:45 PM 12/15 | 2.42 | 0.0909 |
| 11:30 PM 12/15 | 2.42 | 0.0909 |
| 11:15 PM 12/15 | 2.42 | 0.0909 |
| 11:00 PM 12/15 | 2.42 | 0.0909 |
| 10:45 PM 12/15 | 2.42 | 0.0909 |
| 10:30 PM 12/15 | 2.42 | 0.0909 |
29' -
Homes along lower J and M Belcher Drive flood due to backwater into the McClure River.
28' -
Most of the town is inundated with water.
26' -
Sections of Clinchfield Railroad tracks northwest of town flood.
24' -
The water treatment plant floods.
23' -
Main Street and lower Bartley Street flood.
22' -
Row of homes on Splashdam Road, just above the water treatment plant, flood.
21.5' -
The town hall and most businesses on landward side of Main Street flood.
20.5' -
Businesses on the river side of Main Street located between the Bridge Street bridge and Big Ridge Road bridge flood.
20' -
Row of homes on Splashdam Road, just below the water treatment plant, flood.
16' -
Low spots on Splashdam Road and the lower portion of Winding Road near the river flood.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Apr 4, 1977 | 28.24 |
| Jan 29, 1957 | 23.17 |
| Mar 7, 1984 | 22.08 |
| Mar 12, 1963 | 21.1 |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 21.04 |
| Mar 7, 1967 | 20.34 |
| Jan 26, 1978 | 19.12 |
| Mar 5, 2015 | 18.91 |
| Feb 16, 2003 | 18.89 |
| Mar 23, 1929 | 18.5 |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 18.19 |
| Mar 30, 1975 | 18.03 |
| Feb 11, 2018 | 18 |
| Mar 18, 2002 | 17.99 |
| Mar 16, 1973 | 17.27 |
| Apr 17, 1998 | 17.21 |
| Apr 23, 2017 | 17.06 |
| Feb 3, 1939 | 16.95 |
| Nov 6, 1978 | 16.44 |
| Mar 15, 2002 | 15.75 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
