Big Coal River at Ashford, WV
Is Big Coal River at Ashford, WV flooding right now?
Big Coal River at Ashford, WV measured 2.63 ft on 2026-09-22 22:45:00 UTC. That observation was 14.4 ft below its 17 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.63 ft
Streamflow
296 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 25 ft. The highest crest on record was 35.66 ft on Wed, Aug 9, 1916.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 13.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 14.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 17.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 22.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 35.66 ft | 1916-08-09 |
| 27 ft | 1967-03-07 |
| 26.14 ft | 1969-12-31 |
| 26.05 ft | 1978-01-26 |
| 25.95 ft | 2003-11-19 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Coal River at Danville, WV | 9.7 mi | Boone County |
| Kanawha River at S Side Bridge at Charleston, WV | 12.2 mi | Kanawha County |
| Coal River at Tornado, WV | 13.1 mi | Kanawha County |
| Elk River at Charleston, WV | 13.1 mi | Kanawha County |
| Kanawha River at Charleston, WV | 13.2 mi | Kanawha 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.