Gauley River near Craigsville, WV
Is Gauley River near Craigsville, WV flooding right now?
Gauley River near Craigsville, WV measured 10.34 ft on 2026-11-11 15:30:00 UTC. That observation was 13.7 ft below its 24 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
10.34 ft
Streamflow
152 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 24 ft, with major flooding at 29 ft. The highest crest on record was 29.04 ft on Fri, Jun 24, 2016.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 22 ft | 11.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 24 ft | 13.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 15.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 29 ft | 18.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29.04 ft | 2016-06-24 |
| 25.94 ft | 2003-11-19 |
| 25.72 ft | 1985-11-04 |
| 24.67 ft | 2001-07-29 |
| 24.25 ft | 1996-01-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Gauley River at Camden on Gauley, WV | 5.6 mi | Webster County |
| Cranberry River near Richwood, WV | 6.2 mi | Nicholas County |
| Laurel Creek near Fenwick, WV | 9.2 mi | Nicholas County |
| Williams River at Dyer, WV | 10.4 mi | Webster County |
| Gauley River below Summersville Dam, WV | 14.4 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.