Bluestone River near Pipestem, WV
Is Bluestone River near Pipestem, WV flooding right now?
Bluestone River near Pipestem, WV measured 2.75 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 9.3 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.75 ft
Streamflow
123 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.25 ft on Sat, Mar 13, 2010.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 8.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 9.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 12.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 15.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.25 ft | 2010-03-13 |
| 17 ft | 2025-02-16 |
| 15.82 ft | 1977-04-05 |
| 15.57 ft | 2003-11-10 |
| 14.49 ft | 1957-01-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Creek at Hwy 19 near Camp Creek, WV | 6.1 mi | Mercer County |
| Bluestone River near Spanishburg, WV | 9.4 mi | Mercer County |
| New River at Hinton, WV | 10.8 mi | Summers County |
| Greenbrier River at Hilldale, WV | 13.0 mi | Summers County |
| Indian Creek at Red Sulphur Springs, WV | 13.2 mi | Monroe 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.