Guyandotte River at Branchland, WV
Is Guyandotte River at Branchland, WV flooding right now?
Guyandotte River at Branchland, WV measured 3.98 ft on 2026-09-22 22:30:00 UTC. That observation was 26.0 ft below its 30 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.98 ft
Streamflow
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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.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 26 ft | 22.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 30 ft | 26.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 35 ft | 31.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 40 ft | 36.0 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 |
Last 7 days
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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