Gauley River at Camden on Gauley, WV
Is Gauley River at Camden on Gauley, WV flooding right now?
Gauley River at Camden on Gauley, WV measured 5.10 ft on 2026-09-22 22:00:00 UTC. That observation was 13.9 ft below its 19 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.10 ft
Streamflow
1,140 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 19 ft, with major flooding at 25 ft. The highest crest on record was 29.75 ft on Fri, Jun 24, 2016.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 11.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 19 ft | 13.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | 17.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 19.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29.75 ft | 2016-06-24 |
| 27.38 ft | 1932-07-04 |
| 23.12 ft | 1985-11-04 |
| 22.65 ft | 2003-11-19 |
| 22.18 ft | 1996-01-19 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Gauley River near Craigsville, WV | 5.6 mi | Nicholas County |
| Cranberry River near Richwood, WV | 6.3 mi | Nicholas County |
| Williams River at Dyer, WV | 6.4 mi | Webster County |
| Laurel Creek near Fenwick, WV | 14.0 mi | Nicholas County |
| Elk River below Webster Springs, 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.