Greenbrier River at Buckeye, WV
Is Greenbrier River at Buckeye, WV flooding right now?
Greenbrier River at Buckeye, WV measured 2.71 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 12.3 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.71 ft
Streamflow
287 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 26.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 24 ft on Sun, Nov 25, 1877.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 9.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 12.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 15.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 26.5 ft | 23.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24 ft | 1877-11-25 |
| 23.2 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 21.03 ft | 1996-01-19 |
| 20 ft | 1899-06-21 |
| 17.5 ft | 1932-02-05 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Knapp Creek near Marlinton, WV | 5.6 mi | Pocahontas County |
| Greenbrier River at Clover Lick, WV | 13.3 mi | Pocahontas County |
| Back Creek near Mountain Grove, VA | 15.0 mi | Bath County |
| Little Back Creek near Sunrise, VA | 16.0 mi | Bath County |
| Jackson River near Bacova, VA | 16.7 mi | Bath 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.