Birch River at Herold, WV
Is Birch River at Herold, WV flooding right now?
Birch River at Herold, WV measured 6.99 ft on 2026-09-22 23:15:00 UTC. That observation was 5.0 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.99 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.03 ft on Fri, Jun 24, 2016.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 3.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 9.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 13.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.03 ft | 2016-06-24 |
| 17.78 ft | 2016-06-23 |
| 13.7 ft | 2013-12-06 |
| 13.55 ft | 1980-07-10 |
| 12.45 ft | 1981-05-29 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Elk River near Frametown, WV | 4.7 mi | Braxton County |
| Elk River at Sutton, WV | 7.8 mi | Braxton County |
| Cookman Fork at Interstate 79 near Wallback, WV | 15.5 mi | Clay County |
| Elk River below Webster Springs, WV | 16.8 mi | Webster County |
| Elk River at Clay, WV | 17.4 mi | Clay 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.