Elk River at Clay, WV
Is Elk River at Clay, WV flooding right now?
Elk River at Clay, WV measured 1.31 ft on 2026-11-11 16:00:00 UTC. That observation was 16.7 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.31 ft
Streamflow
464 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 29 ft. The highest crest on record was 32.4 ft on Thu, Mar 14, 1918.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 14.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 16.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 18.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 29 ft | 27.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 32.4 ft | 1918-03-14 |
| 31 ft | 1861-01-01 |
| 30.3 ft | 2016-06-24 |
| 26.6 ft | 1932-02-05 |
| 26.5 ft | 1932-07-04 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cookman Fork at Interstate 79 near Wallback, WV | 8.9 mi | Clay County |
| Elk River at Queen Shoals, WV | 10.7 mi | Kanawha County |
| Twentymile Creek at Vaughan, WV | 13.0 mi | Nicholas County |
| Peters Creek near Lockwood, WV | 14.0 mi | Nicholas County |
| Elk River near Frametown, WV | 14.2 mi | Braxton 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.