TUG FORK DOWNSTREAM OF ELKHORN CREEK AT WELCH, WV
Gauge height
3.18 ft
Streamflow
85 cfs
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 11.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 13.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 19 ft | 15.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 16.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.1 ft | 2025-02-16 |
| 22.1 ft | 2002-05-02 |
| 19.77 ft | 2001-07-08 |
| 15.17 ft | 2003-11-19 |
| 13.41 ft | 1996-05-16 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| GUYANDOTTE RIVER AT PINEVILLE, WV | 10.3 mi | Wyoming County |
| GUYANDOTTE RIVER NEAR BAILEYSVILLE, WV | 11.5 mi | Wyoming County |
| DRY FORK AT BEARTOWN, WV | 11.6 mi | McDowell County |
| JOHNS KNOB BRANCH AT ELKHORN, WV | 11.8 mi | McDowell County |
| TUG FORK AT LITWAR, WV | 13.3 mi | McDowell County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.