Greenbrier River at Buckeye water level

Name: Greenbrier River at Buckeye water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Greenbrier River, West Virginia, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.41ft Down 0.27 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 02:45 AM EDT (45 min ago)

Flow: 877 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.90 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 02:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:12 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Greenbrier River at Buckeye is at 3.41 ft, in the normal range.

It is 11.59 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.27 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.90 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 02:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 3.41 ft and 4.15 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 23.20 ftNovember 5, 1985
Lowest on record: 1.19 ftAugust 13, 1930
Forecast peak: 3.50 ftMonday, October 19 at 02:00 AM

Floating and fishing near Greenbrier River at Buckeye

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

Flood stage here is 15.00 ft, 11.59 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: The Greenbrier Trail on the left bank is flooded.
26.50 ft: The bridge roadway near the gage is flooded.
18.00 ft: Several sections of Steven Hole Road is flooded.
15.00 ft: The farm land along the river bank near gage is flooded. Steven Hole Road starts to flood.
14.00 ft: More low spots along the river are flooded. Also, 14 feet at Buckeye equates to a 10 foot flood stage at Marlinton which is upstream from Buckeye.
13.00 ft: The low spots below river gage are subject to flooding. Also, 13 feet at Buckeye equates to a 10 foot flood stage at Marlinton which is upstream from Buckeye.
3.41 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: 12 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	23.20 ft	November 5, 1985
2	21.03 ft	January 19, 1996
3	17.50 ft	February 5, 1932
4	17.40 ft	March 7, 1967
5	17.40 ft	May 17, 1996
6	16.75 ft	January 25, 2010
7	16.54 ft	October 9, 1976
8	16.01 ft	December 26, 1974
9	16.01 ft	December 26, 1973
10	15.91 ft	November 20, 2003

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:34 AM Sunset 06:39 PM Daylight 11 hr, 5 min First quarter 57%

Map

Other gauges on the Greenbrier River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Greenbrier River at DurbinRiver gauge, Greenbrier River	2.06 ft	Below flood stage	−0.20 ft	29 mi
Greenbrier River at Clover LickRiver gauge, Greenbrier River	1.91 ft	No reference yet	−0.24 ft	13 mi
Greenbrier River at RenickRiver gauge, Greenbrier River	2.16 ft	Below flood stage	−0.37 ft	18 mi
Greenbrier River at CaldwellRiver gauge, Greenbrier River	1.89 ft	No reference yet	−0.27 ft	31 mi
Greenbrier River at RonceverteRiver gauge, Greenbrier River	1.11 ft	No reference yet	−0.30 ft	36 mi
Greenbrier River at AldersonRiver gauge, Greenbrier River	3.64 ft	Below flood stage	−0.22 ft	42 mi
Greenbrier River at HilldaleRiver gauge, Greenbrier River	2.74 ft	Below flood stage	−0.43 ft	53 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Knapp Creek near MarlintonRiver gauge, Knapp Creek	3.42 ft	Below flood stage	−0.13 ft	5.6 mi
Back Creek near Mountain GroveRiver gauge, Back Creek	2.86 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	15 mi
Little Back Creek near SunriseRiver gauge, Little Back Creek	6.4 cfs	High	−1.0 cfs	16 mi
Jackson River near BacovaRiver gauge, Jackson River	3.51 ft	Below flood stage	−0.19 ft	17 mi
Back Creek at SunriseRiver gauge, Back Creek	4.16 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	17 mi
Jackson River below Gathright Dam near Hot SpringsRiver gauge, Jackson River	200 cfs	Normal	±0	19 mi
Back Creek near SunriseRiver gauge, Back Creek	1.57 ft	Below flood stage	−0.16 ft	20 mi
Cranberry River near RichwoodRiver gauge, Cranberry River	3.56 ft	Below flood stage	−0.28 ft	23 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Greenbrier River at Buckeye?

The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 11.59 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 Greenbrier River at Buckeye today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 02:45 AM EDT, the water level was 3.41 ft. Down 0.27 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Greenbrier River at Buckeye rising or falling?

Down 0.27 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Greenbrier River at Buckeye normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Greenbrier River at Buckeye?

The highest level on record is 23.20 ft on November 5, 1985. The lowest is 1.19 ft on August 13, 1930.

Is Greenbrier River at Buckeye expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.90 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 02:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:03182500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.18622, -80.13000 (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	3.41 ft	2026-10-19 06:45	Provisional
Flow	877 cfs	2026-10-19 06:45	Provisional

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