Tygart Valley River at Belington, WV
Is Tygart Valley River at Belington, WV flooding right now?
Tygart Valley River at Belington, WV measured 10.63 ft on 2026-09-23 00:30:00 UTC. That observation was 3.4 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
10.63 ft
Streamflow
5,960 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 23.65 ft on Tue, Nov 5, 1985.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 1.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 3.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 6.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 9.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 23.65 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 22.6 ft | 1927-03-14 |
| 21.7 ft | 1888-07-01 |
| 20.3 ft | 1912-07-24 |
| 20.22 ft | 1996-05-17 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Fork River at Audra, WV | 7.1 mi | Barbour County |
| Tygart Valley River near Elkins, WV | 7.9 mi | Randolph County |
| Tygart Valley River Bypass Channel near Elkins, WV | 8.2 mi | Randolph County |
| Buckhannon River at Hall, WV | 9.7 mi | Barbour County |
| Tygart Valley River at Philippi, WV | 10.0 mi | Barbour 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.