Mud River at Hamlin, WV
Is Mud River at Hamlin, WV flooding right now?
Mud River at Hamlin, WV measured 2.81 ft on 2026-09-22 22:45:00 UTC. That observation was 10.2 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.81 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.29 ft on Fri, Feb 17, 2023.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 10.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 12.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 14.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.29 ft | 2023-02-17 |
| 15.29 ft | 2023-02-17 |
| 14.93 ft | 2025-04-04 |
| 14.87 ft | 2021-03-01 |
| 14.85 ft | 2021-03-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Fork Mud River near Griffithsville, WV | 4.3 mi | Lincoln County |
| Guyandotte River at Branchland, WV | 6.2 mi | Lincoln County |
| Mud River near Milton, WV | 7.6 mi | Cabell County |
| Hurricane Creek at Hurricane, WV | 12.9 mi | Putnam County |
| Mud River at Mud, WV | 14.7 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.