Guyandotte River at Branchland, WV
Is Guyandotte River at Branchland, WV flooding right now?
Guyandotte River at Branchland, WV measured 4.21 ft on 2026-11-11 15:30:00 UTC. That observation was 25.8 ft below its 30 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.21 ft
Streamflow
709 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 30 ft, with major flooding at 40 ft. The highest crest on record was 44 ft on Tue, Jan 1, 1907.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 26 ft | 21.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 30 ft | 25.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 35 ft | 30.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 40 ft | 35.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 44 ft | 1907-01-01 |
| 43.83 ft | 1963-03-13 |
| 42.57 ft | 1955-03-01 |
| 42.26 ft | 1967-03-08 |
| 41.88 ft | 1957-01-30 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Mud River at Hamlin, WV | 6.2 mi | Lincoln County |
| Middle Fork Mud River near Griffithsville, WV | 9.0 mi | Lincoln County |
| Mud River near Milton, WV | 12.5 mi | Cabell County |
| Twelvepole Creek below Wayne, WV | 12.8 mi | Wayne County |
| Mud River at Mud, WV | 14.9 mi | Lincoln 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.