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SwedenGuyandotte River at Branchland water level
River gauge, Guyandotte River, West Virginia, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
History
What this means
The gauge at Guyandotte River at Branchland shows 5.51 ft, above normal for mid-October.
That puts it 1.89 ft above the median of 3.62 ft for mid-October, based on 10 years of readings. It is 24.49 ft below the flood stage of 30.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 1.61 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 5.51 ft and 9.99 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 10 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 3.62 ft1.89 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 3.40 ft – 6.90 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (10 years of records)
- Highest on record
- 44.00 ftJanuary 1, 1907
- Lowest on record
- 2.36 ftSeptember 20, 1915
What the stage means on the water
Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 30.00 ft, still 24.49 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 43.00 ft
- Major flooding is occurring. Several roads and homes are flooded throughout the area between West Hamlin, Branchland, Midkiff and Ranger.
- 40.00 ft
- Several roads, homes, and businesses are flooded throughout the area between West Hamlin, Branchland, Midkiff and Ranger.
- 35.00 ft
- Several roads along the Guyandotte River between West Hamlin and Ranger are flooded.
- 30.00 ft
- Payton Branch, Nine Mile Creek, Four Mile Creek and Hamilton Creek Roads are flooded. Esquire Drive and portions of Health Creek Road are flooded.
- 28.00 ft
- Payton Branch, Nine Mile Creek, Four Mile Creek, and Hamilton Creek Roads begin to flood.
- 27.00 ft
- Esquire Drive and portions of Health Creek Road begin to flood.
- 5.51 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: 6 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44.00 ft | January 1, 1907 |
| 2 | 43.83 ft | March 13, 1963 |
| 3 | 42.57 ft | March 1, 1955 |
| 4 | 42.26 ft | March 8, 1967 |
| 5 | 41.88 ft | January 30, 1957 |
| 6 | 41.59 ft | January 13, 1974 |
| 7 | 40.95 ft | February 27, 1972 |
| 8 | 39.24 ft | January 29, 1918 |
| 9 | 39.09 ft | April 26, 1977 |
| 10 | 39.09 ft | April 6, 1977 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Guyandotte River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guyandotte River at PinevilleRiver gauge, Guyandotte River | 1.04 ft | Below flood stage | −0.19 ft | 57 mi |
| Guyandotte River near BaileysvilleRiver gauge, Guyandotte River | 3.65 ft | Below flood stage | −0.21 ft | 52 mi |
| Guyandotte River at ManRiver gauge, Guyandotte River | 5.88 ft | Below flood stage | −0.60 ft | 38 mi |
| Guyandotte River at LoganRiver gauge, Guyandotte River | 5.72 ft | Below flood stage | −0.39 ft | 29 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud River at HamlinRiver gauge, Mud River | 3.79 ft | Below flood stage | −0.33 ft | 6.2 mi |
| Middle Fork Mud River near GriffithsvilleRiver gauge, Middle Fork Mud River | 2.86 ft | Below flood stage | −0.26 ft | 9 mi |
| Mud River near MiltonRiver gauge, Mud River | 0.74 ft | Below flood stage | −0.89 ft | 13 mi |
| Twelvepole Creek below WayneRiver gauge, Twelvepole Creek | 5.16 ft | High | −0.32 ft | 13 mi |
| Twelvepole Creek at LavaletteRiver gauge, Twelvepole Creek | 4.42 ft | Below flood stage | −0.36 ft | 15 mi |
| East Fork Twelvepole Creek near DunlowRiver gauge, East Fork Twelvepole Creek | 4.00 ft | Below flood stage | −0.15 ft | 16 mi |
| Hurricane Creek at HurricaneRiver gauge, Hurricane Creek | 5.20 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 19 mi |
| Ohio River at HuntingtonRiver gauge, Ohio River | 26.90 ft | Normal | −0.44 ft | 21 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Guyandotte River at Branchland?
The official flood stage is 30.00 ft. The level is currently 24.49 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Guyandotte River at Branchland in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 3.62 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.40 ft and 6.90 ft, based on 10 years of records.
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 Guyandotte River at Branchland today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 09:30 AM EDT, the water level was 5.51 ft. Down 1.61 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Guyandotte River at Branchland rising or falling?
Down 1.61 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Guyandotte River at Branchland normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 10 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Guyandotte River at Branchland?
The highest level on record is 44.00 ft on January 1, 1907. The lowest is 2.36 ft on September 20, 1915.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03204000(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.22086, -82.20131(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 | 5.51 ft | 2026-10-19 13:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Guyandotte River at Branchland (usgs:03204000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/west-virginia/guyandotte-river-at-branchland
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