Is the Gauley River flooding?

West Virginia · 4 gauges · West Virginia river levels

The Gauley River is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in West Virginia. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Gauley River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 4 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all West Virginia river levels.

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Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Gauley River at Camden on Gauley, WV. The highest level ever recorded there was 29.75 ft on 23 June 2016, carrying 37,600 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1901 (98 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.24 ft, 27.5 ft below that record.

Drains 236 sq mi · gauge elevation 2,004 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Gauley River at Camden on Gauley, WVNo flooding2.24 ft19 ft
Gauley River near Craigsville, WVNo flooding10.30 ft24 ft
Gauley River above Belva, WVNo flooding2.23 ft20 ft
Gauley River below Summersville Dam, WVNo flood stage defined8.17 ft
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.