Tygart Valley River at Philippi, WV
Is Tygart Valley River at Philippi, WV flooding right now?
Tygart Valley River at Philippi, WV measured 3.71 ft on 2026-11-11 18:00:00 UTC. That observation was 15.3 ft below its 19 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.71 ft
Streamflow
283 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 19 ft, with major flooding at 25 ft. The highest crest on record was 31.83 ft on Tue, Nov 5, 1985.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 13.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 19 ft | 15.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 17.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 21.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 31.83 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 27.62 ft | 1996-05-17 |
| 26.92 ft | 1994-02-09 |
| 26.9 ft | 1912-07-25 |
| 26.7 ft | 1937-10-29 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Fork River at Audra, WV | 7.8 mi | Barbour County |
| Buckhannon River at Hall, WV | 8.0 mi | Barbour County |
| Tygart Valley River at Belington, WV | 10.0 mi | Barbour County |
| Tygart Valley River at Tygart Dam near Grafton, WV | 11.7 mi | Taylor County |
| Three Fork Creek near Grafton, WV | 13.1 mi | Taylor 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.