Greenbrier River at Alderson, WV
Is Greenbrier River at Alderson, WV flooding right now?
Greenbrier River at Alderson, WV measured 2.44 ft on 2026-11-11 15:45:00 UTC. That observation was 11.6 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.44 ft
Streamflow
164 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 19 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.33 ft on Sat, Jan 20, 1996.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 6.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 11.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 13.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 16.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.33 ft | 1996-01-20 |
| 23.95 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 22 ft | 2016-06-24 |
| 20.3 ft | 1973-12-27 |
| 19.9 ft | 1967-03-07 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Greenbrier River at Ronceverte, WV | 9.5 mi | Greenbrier County |
| Second Creek near Second Creek, WV | 10.5 mi | Monroe County |
| Greenbrier River at Hilldale, WV | 10.7 mi | Summers County |
| Greenbrier River at Caldwell, WV | 13.9 mi | Greenbrier County |
| New River at Hinton, WV | 14.2 mi | Summers 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.