Tygart Valley River near Dailey, WV
Is Tygart Valley River near Dailey, WV flooding right now?
Tygart Valley River near Dailey, WV measured 7.28 ft on 2026-09-23 00:00:00 UTC. That observation was 6.7 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.28 ft
Streamflow
2,490 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.2 ft on Thu, Feb 4, 1932.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 7.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 9.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.2 ft | 1932-02-04 |
| 16.6 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 15.9 ft | 1918-03-13 |
| 15.58 ft | 1996-05-17 |
| 14.8 ft | 1978-01-26 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Tygart Valley River at Mill Creek, WV | 6.8 mi | Randolph County |
| Tygart Valley River Bypass Channel near Elkins, WV | 7.6 mi | Randolph County |
| Shavers Fork at Bemis, WV | 7.8 mi | Randolph County |
| Tygart Valley River near Elkins, WV | 7.9 mi | Randolph County |
| Shavers Fork below Bowden, WV | 9.3 mi | Randolph 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.