Gauley River near Craigsville water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

11.95ft Down 0.27 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 1,220 cfs
Water temperature: 51 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Gauley River near Craigsville is at 11.95 ft, in the normal range.

It is 12.05 ft below the flood stage of 24.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.27 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 11.95 ft and 13.38 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 51 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 29.04 ftJune 24, 2016
Lowest on record: 7.60 ftAugust 22, 1987

Floating and fishing near Gauley River near Craigsville

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

Flood stage here is 24.00 ft, 12.05 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

29.00 ft: Portions of Curtain Road begin to flood along with houses and camper upstream of gauge.
26.00 ft: Low areas near the river begin to flood.
24.00 ft: Low areas near the river begin to flood.
11.95 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	29.04 ft	June 24, 2016
2	25.94 ft	November 19, 2003
3	25.72 ft	November 4, 1985
4	24.67 ft	July 29, 2001
5	24.25 ft	January 19, 1996
6	22.73 ft	March 7, 1967
7	22.32 ft	February 9, 1994
8	22.25 ft	December 2, 1991
9	22.08 ft	October 9, 1976
10	22.03 ft	December 20, 1969

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:37 AM Sunset 06:39 PM Daylight 11 hr, 2 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Other gauges on the Gauley River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Gauley River at Camden on GauleyRiver gauge, Gauley River	3.83 ft	Below flood stage	−0.36 ft	5.6 mi
Gauley River below Summersville DamRiver gauge, Gauley River	7.76 ft	No reference yet	±0	14 mi
Gauley River above BelvaRiver gauge, Gauley River	2.41 ft	Below flood stage	−0.95 ft	30 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cranberry River near RichwoodRiver gauge, Cranberry River	3.27 ft	Below flood stage	−0.18 ft	6 mi
Laurel Creek near FenwickRiver gauge, Laurel Creek	81.5 cfs	Very high	−18.4 cfs	9 mi
Williams River at DyerRiver gauge, Williams River	2.40 ft	Below flood stage	−0.23 ft	10 mi
Meadow River at NallenRiver gauge, Meadow River	4.76 ft	Below flood stage	−0.26 ft	18 mi
Peters Creek near LockwoodRiver gauge, Peters Creek	33.7 cfs	High	−8.7 cfs	21 mi
Birch River at HeroldRiver gauge, Birch River	3.73 ft	Below flood stage	−0.36 ft	21 mi
Meadow River near HinesRiver gauge, Meadow River	2.06 ft	Below flood stage	−0.25 ft	22 mi
Elk River below Webster SpringsRiver gauge, Elk River	4.91 ft	Below flood stage	−0.26 ft	23 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Gauley River near Craigsville?

The official flood stage is 24.00 ft. The level is currently 12.05 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 near Craigsville today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 PM EDT, the water level was 11.95 ft. Down 0.27 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Gauley River near Craigsville rising or falling?

Down 0.27 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Gauley River near Craigsville normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Gauley River near Craigsville?

The highest level on record is 29.04 ft on June 24, 2016. The lowest is 7.60 ft on August 22, 1987.

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:03189100 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.29094, -80.64092 (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	11.95 ft	2026-10-20 17:30	Provisional
Flow	1,220 cfs	2026-10-20 17:30	Provisional
Water temperature	51 °F	2026-10-20 17:30	Provisional

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