Bluestone River near Spanishburg water level

Name: Bluestone River near Spanishburg 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

2.47ft Down 0.20 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 06:50 AM EDT (10 min ago)

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Bluestone River near Spanishburg is at 2.47 ft, in the normal range.

It is 9.53 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.20 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.47 ft and 2.93 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 19.98 ftFebruary 16, 2025

Floating and fishing near Bluestone River near Spanishburg

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 12.00 ft, 9.53 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

15.00 ft: Spanishburg Elementary School and Rich Creek Baptist Church may be affected by flood waters.
14.00 ft: Water affects numerous portions of Route 19 south of Spanishburg
12.00 ft: Water begins to affect the lowest portions of Route 19 near Spanishburg.
11.00 ft: Lowland flooding begins in portions of Bluestone Valley.
2.47 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	19.98 ft	February 16, 2025
2	17.50 ft	March 13, 2010
3	17.10 ft	March 5, 2015
4	16.80 ft	February 7, 2020
5	16.51 ft	May 30, 2023
6	15.10 ft	February 1, 2025
7	14.81 ft	September 28, 2024
8	14.28 ft	April 27, 2012
9	13.83 ft	January 26, 2021
10	13.70 ft	February 11, 2018

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:38 AM Sunset 06:42 PM Daylight 11 hr, 4 min First quarter 67%

Map

Other gauges on the Bluestone River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Bluestone River at Falls MillsRiver gauge, Bluestone River	1.90 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	15 mi
Bluestone River near PipestemRiver gauge, Bluestone River	3.41 ft	Below flood stage	−0.30 ft	9 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Camp Creek at Highway 19 near Camp CreekRiver gauge, Camp Creek	2.03 ft	Below flood stage	−0.11 ft	4.1 mi
Brush Creek near PrincetonRiver gauge, Brush Creek	0.72 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	7 mi
East River at WillowtonRiver gauge, East River	3.05 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	14 mi
New River at Glen LynRiver gauge, New River	3.51 ft	Below flood stage	±0	14 mi
Wolf Creek near NarrowsRiver gauge, Wolf Creek	3.03 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	17 mi
Indian Creek at Red Sulphur SpringsRiver gauge, Indian Creek	0.84 ft	Below flood stage	−0.14 ft	20 mi
New River at HintonRiver gauge, New River	2.35 ft	Below flood stage	−0.27 ft	20 mi
Greenbrier River at HilldaleRiver gauge, Greenbrier River	2.34 ft	Below flood stage	−0.31 ft	22 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Bluestone River near Spanishburg?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 9.53 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 Spanishburg today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 06:50 AM EDT, the water level was 2.47 ft. Down 0.20 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Bluestone River near Spanishburg rising or falling?

Down 0.20 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Bluestone River near Spanishburg 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 Spanishburg?

The highest level on record is 19.98 ft on February 16, 2025.

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:03178000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 37.43347, -81.11000 (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	2.47 ft	2026-10-20 10:50	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Bluestone River near Spanishburg (usgs:03178000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/west-virginia/bluestone-river-near-spanishburg

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