Is the Gauley River flooding?
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.
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.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gauley River at Camden on Gauley, WV | No flooding | 2.24 ft | 19 ft | |
| Gauley River near Craigsville, WV | No flooding | 10.30 ft | 24 ft | |
| Gauley River above Belva, WV | No flooding | 2.23 ft | 20 ft | |
| Gauley River below Summersville Dam, WV | No flood stage defined | 8.17 ft | — |