Bluestone River at Falls Mills, VA
Is Bluestone River at Falls Mills, VA flooding right now?
Bluestone River at Falls Mills, VA measured 1.68 ft on 2026-11-11 14:45:00 UTC. That observation was 5.3 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.68 ft
Streamflow
71 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.96 ft on Mon, May 29, 2023.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 4.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 5.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 9.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.96 ft | 2023-05-29 |
| 10.4 ft | 2024-09-28 |
| 9.96 ft | 2025-02-16 |
| 8.66 ft | 1996-01-27 |
| 8.54 ft | 2010-03-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Knob Branch at Elkhorn, WV | 9.3 mi | McDowell County |
| Brush Creek near Princeton, WV | 9.9 mi | Mercer County |
| Cox Branch above Tazewell Reservoir near Gratton, VA | 10.1 mi | Tazewell County |
| Bluestone River near Spanishburg, WV | 15.5 mi | Mercer County |
| Camp Creek at Hwy 19 near Camp Creek, WV | 18.9 mi | Mercer 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.