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SwedenGauley River above Belva water level
River gauge, Gauley River, West Virginia, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 3,340 cfs
History
What this means
The Gauley River above Belva is at 4.45 ft, in the normal range.
It is 15.55 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.71 ft and 4.52 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
- 28.60 ftJuly 5, 1932
- Lowest on record
- 0.10 ftOctober 21, 1953
Floating and fishing near Gauley River above Belva
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 20.00 ft, 15.55 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 30.00 ft
- Almost all of Belva is flooded.
- 27.00 ft
- Railroad tracks, Route 39, businesses, and homes are flooded in Belva.
- 24.00 ft
- Between 24 and 25 feet, the homes along the river in Belva start to flood.
- 22.00 ft
- The welding shop and home next to it start to flood.
- 20.00 ft
- Low sections of Highway 39 above and below the Town of Belva start to flood.
- 4.45 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28.60 ft | July 5, 1932 |
| 2 | 26.35 ft | June 27, 1940 |
| 3 | 24.80 ft | July 19, 1954 |
| 4 | 22.99 ft | March 5, 1955 |
| 5 | 21.37 ft | October 28, 1938 |
| 6 | 21.00 ft | January 7, 1946 |
| 7 | 20.62 ft | February 14, 1948 |
| 8 | 20.02 ft | January 29, 1957 |
| 9 | 19.23 ft | November 19, 2003 |
| 10 | 19.09 ft | July 29, 2001 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Gauley River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gauley River at Camden on GauleyRiver gauge, Gauley River | 4.43 ft | Below flood stage | −0.59 ft | 33 mi |
| Gauley River near CraigsvilleRiver gauge, Gauley River | 12.40 ft | Below flood stage | −0.39 ft | 30 mi |
| Gauley River below Summersville DamRiver gauge, Gauley River | 11.01 ft | No reference yet | −0.01 ft | 16 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanawha River at Kanawha FallsRiver gauge, Kanawha River | 5.48 ft | Below flood stage | −0.46 ft | 7 mi |
| Peters Creek near LockwoodRiver gauge, Peters Creek | 46.6 cfs | Very high | −15.9 cfs | 9 mi |
| Elk River at ClayRiver gauge, Elk River | 4.73 ft | Below flood stage | −0.67 ft | 16 mi |
| Elk River at Queen ShoalsRiver gauge, Elk River | 7.57 ft | Below flood stage | −0.18 ft | 17 mi |
| Meadow River at NallenRiver gauge, Meadow River | 5.19 ft | Below flood stage | −0.21 ft | 19 mi |
| New River at ThurmondRiver gauge, New River | 6.15 ft | Below flood stage | −0.50 ft | 20 mi |
| Little Sandy Creek near ElkviewRiver gauge, Little Sandy Creek | 21.5 cfs | Very high | −13.8 cfs | 23 mi |
| Elk Twomile Creek near CharlestonRiver gauge, Elk Twomile Creek | 2.35 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 24 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Gauley River above Belva?
The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 15.55 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 Gauley River above Belva today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 01:00 AM EDT, the water level was 4.45 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Gauley River above Belva rising or falling?
Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Gauley River above Belva normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Gauley River above Belva?
The highest level on record is 28.60 ft on July 5, 1932. The lowest is 0.10 ft on October 21, 1953.
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:03192000(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.23344, -81.18094(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 | 4.45 ft | 2026-10-19 05:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 3,340 cfs | 2026-10-19 05:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Gauley River above Belva (usgs:03192000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/west-virginia/gauley-river-above-belva
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