Twelvepole Creek at Lavalette, WV
Is Twelvepole Creek at Lavalette, WV flooding right now?
Twelvepole Creek at Lavalette, WV measured 2.44 ft on 2026-09-22 22:45:00 UTC. That observation was 16.6 ft below its 19 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.44 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 19 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 21.5 ft on Mon, Mar 1, 2021.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 14.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 19 ft | 16.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 18.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 20.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21.5 ft | 2021-03-01 |
| 21.03 ft | 2023-02-17 |
| 20.33 ft | 2025-04-05 |
| 19.59 ft | 2020-02-13 |
| 18.97 ft | 2022-05-08 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Twelvepole Creek below Wayne, WV | 5.2 mi | Wayne County |
| Ohio River at Huntington, WV | 6.8 mi | Cabell County |
| Big Sandy River at Louisa, KY | 14.6 mi | Lawrence County |
| Guyandotte River at Branchland, WV | 15.2 mi | Lincoln County |
| Ohio River at Ashland, KY | 15.2 mi | Boyd 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.