Elk River below Webster Springs, WV
Is Elk River below Webster Springs, WV flooding right now?
Elk River below Webster Springs, WV measured 6.98 ft on 2026-09-22 22:45:00 UTC. That observation was 6.0 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.98 ft
Streamflow
3,020 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.34 ft on Sun, Sep 1, 1861.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 4.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 6.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 11.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.34 ft | 1861-09-01 |
| 25.87 ft | 1896-07-26 |
| 17.36 ft | 2016-06-24 |
| 17.2 ft | 1985-11-04 |
| 16.02 ft | 1989-04-26 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Kanawha River near Wildcat, WV | 10.3 mi | Braxton County |
| Elk River at Sutton, WV | 12.7 mi | Braxton County |
| Williams River at Dyer, WV | 15.1 mi | Webster County |
| Birch River at Herold, WV | 16.8 mi | Braxton County |
| Gauley River at Camden on Gauley, WV | 17.0 mi | Webster 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.