Is the Mud River flooding?
The Mud 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 Mud 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Mud River near Milton, WV. The highest level ever recorded there was 29.38 ft on 9 December 1978, carrying 20,700 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1938 (50 annual peaks). It is currently at -1.24 ft, 30.6 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud River at Hamlin, WV | No flooding | 2.45 ft | 13 ft | |
| Mud River near Milton, WV | No flooding | -1.24 ft | 19 ft | |
| Mud River at Mud, WV | No current data | — | — | — |