Mud River near Milton, WV
Is Mud River near Milton, WV flooding right now?
Mud River near Milton, WV measured -0.19 ft on 2026-09-22 22:45:00 UTC. That observation was 19.2 ft below its 19 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
-0.19 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 19 ft, with major flooding at 26 ft. The highest crest on record was 29.38 ft on Sat, Dec 9, 1978.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 16.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 19 ft | 19.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | 23.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 26 ft | 26.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29.38 ft | 1978-12-09 |
| 29.35 ft | 1939-02-03 |
| 28.76 ft | 1997-03-02 |
| 28.6 ft | 1962-02-27 |
| 26.7 ft | 1943-12-31 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Creek at Hurricane, WV | 7.0 mi | Putnam County |
| Mud River at Hamlin, WV | 7.6 mi | Lincoln County |
| Middle Fork Mud River near Griffithsville, WV | 10.0 mi | Lincoln County |
| Guyandotte River at Branchland, WV | 12.5 mi | Lincoln County |
| Coal River at Tornado, WV | 15.1 mi | Kanawha 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.