East Fork Twelvepole Creek near Dunlow water level

Name: East Fork Twelvepole Creek near Dunlow water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, East Fork Twelvepole Creek, West Virginia, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.89ft Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT (28 min ago)

Flow: 15.4 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at East Fork Twelvepole Creek near Dunlow, where the gauge shows 3.89 ft.

It is 7.11 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.89 ft – 4.95 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: 14.53 ftMarch 1, 2021
Lowest on record: 2.78 ftOctober 14, 2020

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 11.00 ft.

What happens at each level

15.00 ft: Several homes along Twelvepole Creek Road flood. Widespread flooding occurs along the creek.
14.00 ft: Most of Twelevpole Creek Road floods. The church on Twelvepole Creek Road at McComas Branch begins to flood.
13.00 ft: Home at the gauge site floods.
11.00 ft: Low sections of Twelvepole Creek Road and Frank Branch Road flood at 11 to 12 feet.
10.00 ft: A few low-lying fields adjacent to the creek begin to flood.
3.89 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	14.53 ft	March 1, 2021
2	13.10 ft	April 4, 2015
3	12.56 ft	April 4, 2025
4	11.85 ft	February 24, 2019
5	11.75 ft	February 16, 2025
6	11.13 ft	May 1, 2016
7	11.11 ft	December 7, 2013
8	10.10 ft	February 11, 2018
9	10.01 ft	July 28, 2017

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:43 AM Sunset 06:46 PM Daylight 11 hr, 3 min Waxing gibbous 69%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Tug Fork at KermitRiver gauge, Tug Fork	3.43 ft	Below flood stage	−0.31 ft	13 mi
Guyandotte River at BranchlandRiver gauge, Guyandotte River	4.98 ft	High	−0.42 ft	16 mi
Twelvepole Creek below WayneRiver gauge, Twelvepole Creek	4.77 ft	Normal	−0.38 ft	18 mi
Island Creek at Route 44 at LoganRiver gauge, Island Creek	3.25 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	20 mi
Big Sandy River at LouisaRiver gauge, Big Sandy River	4.42 ft	Below flood stage	−0.33 ft	21 mi
Mud River at HamlinRiver gauge, Mud River	3.56 ft	Below flood stage	−0.20 ft	21 mi
Guyandotte River at LoganRiver gauge, Guyandotte River	5.29 ft	Below flood stage	−0.41 ft	21 mi
Middle Fork Mud River near GriffithsvilleRiver gauge, Middle Fork Mud River	2.70 ft	Below flood stage	−0.14 ft	22 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for East Fork Twelvepole Creek near Dunlow?

The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 7.11 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 East Fork Twelvepole Creek near Dunlow today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT, the water level was 3.89 ft. Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is East Fork Twelvepole Creek near Dunlow rising or falling?

Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of East Fork Twelvepole Creek near Dunlow normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at East Fork Twelvepole Creek near Dunlow?

The highest level on record is 14.53 ft on March 1, 2021. The lowest is 2.78 ft on October 14, 2020.

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:03206600 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.01183, -82.30597 (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	3.89 ft	2026-10-20 15:30	Provisional
Flow	15.4 cfs	2026-10-20 15:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: East Fork Twelvepole Creek near Dunlow (usgs:03206600). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/west-virginia/east-fork-twelvepole-creek-near-dunlow

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