Elk River at Queen Shoals, WV
Is Elk River at Queen Shoals, WV flooding right now?
Elk River at Queen Shoals, WV measured 4.73 ft on 2026-11-11 17:00:00 UTC. That observation was 14.3 ft below its 19 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.73 ft
Streamflow
509 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 19 ft, with major flooding at 29 ft. The highest crest on record was 37.2 ft on Wed, Mar 13, 1918.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 12.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 19 ft | 14.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | 18.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 29 ft | 24.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 37.2 ft | 1918-03-13 |
| 33.31 ft | 2016-06-24 |
| 32 ft | 1888-01-01 |
| 29.2 ft | 1932-07-05 |
| 26.5 ft | 1939-02-03 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy Creek below Lt Hand Creek near Clendenin, WV | 4.9 mi | Kanawha County |
| Elk River at Clay, WV | 10.6 mi | Clay County |
| Little Sandy Creek near Elkview, WV | 11.8 mi | Kanawha County |
| Cookman Fork at Interstate 79 near Wallback, WV | 13.4 mi | Clay County |
| Twentymile Creek at Vaughan, WV | 15.4 mi | Nicholas 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.