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SwedenGreenbrier River at Renick water level
River gauge, Greenbrier River, West Virginia, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
History
What this means
The Greenbrier River at Renick is at 2.13 ft, in the normal range.
It is 14.87 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.37 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.13 ft and 3.16 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
- 29.00 ftNovember 5, 1985
Floating and fishing near Greenbrier River at Renick
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 17.00 ft, 14.87 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29.00 ft | November 5, 1985 |
| 2 | 23.70 ft | January 19, 1996 |
| 3 | 18.75 ft | February 14, 1984 |
| 4 | 18.30 ft | March 26, 1978 |
| 5 | 18.00 ft | January 26, 1978 |
| 6 | 17.64 ft | March 1, 2021 |
| 7 | 17.25 ft | May 17, 1996 |
| 8 | 16.00 ft | December 1, 1996 |
| 9 | 15.81 ft | February 7, 2025 |
| 10 | 15.80 ft | March 5, 2008 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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 | −0.18 ft | 48 mi |
| Greenbrier River at Clover LickRiver gauge, Greenbrier River | 1.89 ft | No reference yet | −0.23 ft | 32 mi |
| Greenbrier River at BuckeyeRiver gauge, Greenbrier River | 3.39 ft | Below flood stage | −0.27 ft | 18 mi |
| Greenbrier River at CaldwellRiver gauge, Greenbrier River | 1.87 ft | No reference yet | −0.27 ft | 14 mi |
| Greenbrier River at RonceverteRiver gauge, Greenbrier River | 1.10 ft | No reference yet | −0.27 ft | 18 mi |
| Greenbrier River at AldersonRiver gauge, Greenbrier River | 3.62 ft | Below flood stage | −0.22 ft | 24 mi |
| Greenbrier River at HilldaleRiver gauge, Greenbrier River | 2.71 ft | Below flood stage | −0.41 ft | 34 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Creek near FenwickRiver gauge, Laurel Creek | 105 cfs | Very high | −26.0 cfs | 17 mi |
| Meadow River near HinesRiver gauge, Meadow River | 2.43 ft | Below flood stage | −0.38 ft | 20 mi |
| Dunlap Creek near CovingtonRiver gauge, Dunlap Creek | 1.66 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 21 mi |
| Jackson River below Gathright Dam near Hot SpringsRiver gauge, Jackson River | 200 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 22 mi |
| Knapp Creek near MarlintonRiver gauge, Knapp Creek | 3.41 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 23 mi |
| Cranberry River near RichwoodRiver gauge, Cranberry River | 3.54 ft | Below flood stage | −0.26 ft | 23 mi |
| Jackson River below Dunlap Creek at CovingtonRiver gauge, Jackson River | 4.88 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 24 mi |
| Potts Creek near CovingtonRiver gauge, Potts Creek | 2.29 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 25 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Greenbrier River at Renick?
The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 14.87 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 Renick today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 05:20 AM EDT, the water level was 2.13 ft. Down 0.37 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Greenbrier River at Renick rising or falling?
Down 0.37 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Greenbrier River at Renick 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 Renick?
The highest level on record is 29.00 ft on November 5, 1985.
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:03182600(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.98931, -80.35639(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 | 2.13 ft | 2026-10-19 09:20 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Greenbrier River at Renick (usgs:03182600). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/west-virginia/greenbrier-river-at-renick
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