Clinch River near Richlands
Critical Stages
7.5' - Action
10' - Flood
13' - Moderate
16' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 2:15 PM EST 12/12/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 1.82 ft
Flow: 0.158 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 PM 12/12 | 2.1 | 0.2 |
| 1 AM 12/13 | 2.1 | 0.2 |
| 7 AM 12/13 | 2.1 | 0.2 |
| 1 PM 12/13 | 2 | 0.181 |
| 7 PM 12/13 | 2 | 0.181 |
| 1 AM 12/14 | 1.9 | 0.168 |
| 7 AM 12/14 | 1.8 | 0.156 |
| 1 PM 12/14 | 1.8 | 0.156 |
| 7 PM 12/14 | 1.8 | 0.156 |
| 1 AM 12/15 | 1.7 | 0.143 |
| 7 AM 12/15 | 1.7 | 0.143 |
| 1 PM 12/15 | 1.7 | 0.143 |
| 7 PM 12/15 | 1.7 | 0.143 |
| 1 AM 12/16 | 1.7 | 0.143 |
| 7 AM 12/16 | 1.7 | 0.143 |
| 1 PM 12/16 | 1.6 | 0.131 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | 1.6 | 0.131 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 1.6 | 0.131 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 1.6 | 0.131 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 2:15 PM 12/12 | 1.82 | 0.158 |
| 2:00 PM 12/12 | 1.83 | 0.159 |
| 1:45 PM 12/12 | 1.83 | 0.159 |
| 1:30 PM 12/12 | 1.83 | 0.159 |
| 1:15 PM 12/12 | 1.83 | 0.159 |
| 1:00 PM 12/12 | 1.84 | 0.161 |
| 12:45 PM 12/12 | 1.84 | 0.161 |
| 12:30 PM 12/12 | 1.84 | 0.161 |
| 12:15 PM 12/12 | 1.84 | 0.161 |
| 12:00 PM 12/12 | 1.85 | 0.162 |
| 11:45 AM 12/12 | 1.85 | 0.162 |
| 11:30 AM 12/12 | 1.85 | 0.162 |
| 11:15 AM 12/12 | 1.85 | 0.162 |
| 11:00 AM 12/12 | 1.85 | 0.162 |
| 10:45 AM 12/12 | 1.85 | 0.162 |
| 10:30 AM 12/12 | 1.86 | 0.163 |
| 10:15 AM 12/12 | 1.86 | 0.163 |
| 10:00 AM 12/12 | 1.86 | 0.163 |
| 9:45 AM 12/12 | 1.87 | 0.164 |
| 9:30 AM 12/12 | 1.87 | 0.164 |
| 9:15 AM 12/12 | 1.87 | 0.164 |
| 9:00 AM 12/12 | 1.87 | 0.164 |
| 8:45 AM 12/12 | 1.88 | 0.166 |
| 8:30 AM 12/12 | 1.88 | 0.166 |
| 8:15 AM 12/12 | 1.88 | 0.166 |
| 8:00 AM 12/12 | 1.89 | 0.167 |
| 7:45 AM 12/12 | 1.89 | 0.167 |
| 7:30 AM 12/12 | 1.89 | 0.167 |
| 7:15 AM 12/12 | 1.89 | 0.167 |
| 7:00 AM 12/12 | 1.89 | 0.167 |
16' -
Flood waters begin to enter the lower level of several homes in the Richlands, Raven and Doran communities.
15' -
Flooding of the Clinch River surrounds the Raven Elementary School.
14.5' -
Water begins surrounding homes on River and Page Streets in Richlands.
13' -
Water inundates areas from 5th Street to 2nd Street in Richlands. Virginia Avenue begins to flood, and properties on East 1st Street and Orange Street are becoming inundated. Downstream, portions of Raven Road are flooded and impassible. Homes on Kirby Road, Atmore Street, and Bottom Road are surrounded by water in the Raven community.
12' -
Flooding affects several low-lying roads downstream near Raven.
11' -
Water inundates much of Critterville Park. Homes on East 1st Street and 4th Street are surrounded by water.
10' -
Backwater flooding of Big Creek begins to surround businesses along Alleghany Street.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 22, 1901 | 21.3 |
| Jan 29, 1957 | 19.3 |
| Jan 26, 1978 | 16.1 |
| Mar 12, 1963 | 16.09 |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 16.09 |
| Apr 5, 1977 | 16.06 |
| May 7, 1984 | 14.7 |
| Nov 19, 2003 | 14.65 |
| Apr 14, 1972 | 14.65 |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 14.33 |
| Feb 18, 1944 | 13.7 |
| May 19, 1953 | 13.23 |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 12.77 |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 12.67 |
| Mar 1, 1955 | 12.51 |
| Feb 11, 1994 | 12.48 |
| Mar 14, 1975 | 12.44 |
| Mar 5, 2015 | 12.29 |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 12.2 |
| Feb 25, 1961 | 11.79 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
