Bluestone River near Pipestem water level

Name: Bluestone River near Pipestem water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Bluestone River, West Virginia, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.76ft Down 0.23 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 370 cfs
Water temperature: 53 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Bluestone River near Pipestem reads 3.76 ft, a normal level.

It is 8.24 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.23 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.76 ft and 4.78 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 53 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 17.25 ftMarch 13, 2010

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 12.00 ft, still 8.24 ft away.

What happens at each level

10.00 ft: Flooding occurs in fields and lowlands mainly upstream from the gage.
3.76 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	17.25 ft	March 13, 2010
2	17.00 ft	February 16, 2025
3	15.82 ft	April 5, 1977
4	15.57 ft	November 10, 2003
5	14.49 ft	January 29, 1957
6	14.02 ft	May 16, 1996
7	14.00 ft	March 5, 2015
8	14.00 ft	March 12, 1963
9	13.91 ft	May 9, 2009
10	13.86 ft	February 28, 1955

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:37 AM Sunset 06:43 PM Daylight 11 hr, 6 min First quarter 56%

Map

Other gauges on the Bluestone River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Bluestone River at Falls MillsRiver gauge, Bluestone River	1.96 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	25 mi
Bluestone River near SpanishburgRiver gauge, Bluestone River	2.75 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	9 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Camp Creek at Highway 19 near Camp CreekRiver gauge, Camp Creek	2.18 ft	Below flood stage	−0.15 ft	6.2 mi
New River at HintonRiver gauge, New River	2.64 ft	Below flood stage	−0.19 ft	11 mi
Greenbrier River at HilldaleRiver gauge, Greenbrier River	2.78 ft	Below flood stage	−0.44 ft	13 mi
Indian Creek at Red Sulphur SpringsRiver gauge, Indian Creek	1.03 ft	Below flood stage	−0.11 ft	13 mi
New River at Glen LynRiver gauge, New River	3.54 ft	Below flood stage	−0.36 ft	14 mi
East River at WillowtonRiver gauge, East River	3.09 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	15 mi
Brush Creek near PrincetonRiver gauge, Brush Creek	0.84 ft	Below flood stage	−0.18 ft	16 mi
Piney Creek at RaleighRiver gauge, Piney Creek	2.27 ft	Below flood stage	−0.15 ft	17 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Bluestone River near Pipestem?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 8.24 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Bluestone River near Pipestem today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT, the water level was 3.76 ft. Down 0.23 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Bluestone River near Pipestem rising or falling?

Down 0.23 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Bluestone River near Pipestem normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Bluestone River near Pipestem?

The highest level on record is 17.25 ft on March 13, 2010.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:03179000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 37.54401, -81.01037 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	3.76 ft	2026-10-19 04:00	Provisional
Flow	370 cfs	2026-10-19 04:00	Provisional
Water temperature	53 °F	2026-10-19 04:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Bluestone River near Pipestem (usgs:03179000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/west-virginia/bluestone-river-near-pipestem

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer