Smith River At Bassett, Va Realtime Data
SMITH RIVER AT BASSETT, VA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
191
Discharge (cfs)
1.9
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 191 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.88 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 187 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
It gets additional water from the nearby North Fork Smith River, which flows into the main channel about 5 miles downstream. There are no major dams on the Smith River at Bassett, but there are several smaller ones that can affect flow during low water periods. The hydrology of the Smith River at Bassett is influenced by seasonal trends, with higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt and lower flows in the summer and fall. Interestingly, the Smith River is known for its excellent fishing and is considered one of the best smallmouth bass streams in Virginia.
August 3, 2026
| Elevation | 770.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.88 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 191.0 ft3/s |
| Temperature, water, °C | 9.8 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 71% |
| Year Over Year Average | 272 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 6,700 cfs |
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