Tug Fork at Litwar, WV
Is Tug Fork at Litwar, WV flooding right now?
Tug Fork at Litwar, WV measured 4.23 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 19.8 ft below its 24 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.23 ft
Streamflow
373 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 24 ft, with major flooding at 27 ft. The highest crest on record was 30.97 ft on Sun, Feb 16, 2025.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 15.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 24 ft | 19.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 20.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 27 ft | 22.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 30.97 ft | 2025-02-16 |
| 27.37 ft | 1977-04-04 |
| 24.5 ft | 2002-05-03 |
| 21.6 ft | 1957-01-29 |
| 20.87 ft | 2020-02-06 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Panther Creek near Panther, WV | 2.9 mi | McDowell County |
| Dry Fork at Beartown, WV | 6.1 mi | McDowell County |
| Little Huff Creek at Little Cub Creek Rd at Hanover, WV | 7.4 mi | Wyoming County |
| Knox Creek below Straight Fork at Blackey, VA | 11.0 mi | Buchanan County |
| Clear Fork at Clear Fork, WV | 12.2 mi | Wyoming 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.