East River at Willowton, WV
Is East River at Willowton, WV flooding right now?
No — East River at Willowton, WV is at 3.25 ft, 5.8 ft below its 9 ft flood stage, as of 19 min ago.
Gauge height
3.25 ft
Streamflow
36 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.88 ft on Sat, Feb 15, 2025.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 4.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 9.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 11.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.88 ft | 2025-02-15 |
| 11.25 ft | 2020-05-28 |
| 10.3 ft | 2020-02-06 |
| 9.83 ft | 2022-05-24 |
| 9.69 ft | 2020-04-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| New River at Glen Lyn, VA | 2.2 mi | Giles County |
| Wolf Creek near Narrows, VA | 3.6 mi | Giles County |
| Rich Creek above Brush Creek at Rt 219 Peterstown, WV | 5.7 mi | Monroe County |
| Walker Creek at Bane, VA | 11.2 mi | Giles County |
| Bluestone River near Spanishburg, WV | 13.6 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.