Is the Meadow River flooding?

West Virginia · 3 gauges · West Virginia river levels

The Meadow River is tracked by 3 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 Meadow River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 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.

data refreshed 6 min ago

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 Meadow River at Nallen, WV. The highest level ever recorded there was 24.50 ft on 23 June 2016, carrying 37,400 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1909 (64 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.45 ft, 21.1 ft below that record.

Drains 288 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,870 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Meadow River near Hines, WVNo flooding0.67 ft14 ft
Meadow River at Nallen, WVNo flooding3.45 ft15 ft
Meadow River near Mt. Lookout, WVNo current data
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.