New River at Thurmond, WV
Is New River at Thurmond, WV flooding right now?
New River at Thurmond, WV measured 2.85 ft on 2026-09-22 21:45:00 UTC. That observation was 16.1 ft below its 19 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.85 ft
Streamflow
1,930 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 19 ft, with major flooding at 22 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.35 ft on Sat, Jan 20, 1996.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 13.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 19 ft | 16.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 17.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 22 ft | 19.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.35 ft | 1996-01-20 |
| 20.27 ft | 2013-02-01 |
| 20.1 ft | 2010-01-26 |
| 20.05 ft | 2003-02-23 |
| 19.68 ft | 2019-02-25 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| New River below Hawks Nest Dam, WV | 11.5 mi | Fayette County |
| Hedricks Creek Tributary above US-19 near Hico, WV | 12.4 mi | Fayette County |
| Piney Creek at Raleigh, WV | 14.2 mi | Raleigh County |
| Kanawha River at Kanawha Falls, WV | 14.7 mi | Fayette County |
| Meadow River at Nallen, WV | 15.4 mi | Nicholas 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.