Tug Fork Downstream of Elkhorn Creek at Welch, WV
Is Tug Fork Downstream of Elkhorn Creek at Welch, WV flooding right now?
Tug Fork Downstream of Elkhorn Creek at Welch, WV measured 3.40 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 13.6 ft below its 17 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.40 ft
Streamflow
115 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.1 ft on Sun, Feb 16, 2025.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 11.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 13.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 19 ft | 15.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 16.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.1 ft | 2025-02-16 |
| 22.1 ft | 2002-05-02 |
| 19.77 ft | 2001-07-08 |
| 15.17 ft | 2003-11-19 |
| 13.41 ft | 1996-05-16 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Guyandotte River at Pineville, WV | 10.3 mi | Wyoming County |
| Guyandotte River near Baileysville, WV | 11.5 mi | Wyoming County |
| Dry Fork at Beartown, WV | 11.6 mi | McDowell County |
| Johns Knob Branch at Elkhorn, WV | 11.8 mi | McDowell County |
| Tug Fork at Litwar, WV | 13.3 mi | McDowell 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.