Meadow River at Nallen water level

Name: Meadow River at Nallen water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
License: https://www.usgs.gov/information-policies-and-instructions/copyrights-and-credits

River gauge, Meadow River, West Virginia, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

5.20ft Down 0.20 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 12:15 AM EDT (56 min ago)

Flow: 428 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Meadow River at Nallen, where the gauge shows 5.20 ft.

It is 9.80 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.20 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 5.20 ft – 5.40 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: 24.78 ftJune 23, 2016
Lowest on record: 2.00 ftJuly 20, 2017

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 15.00 ft.

What happens at each level

20.00 ft: Major flooding is occurring. Several roads, homes, and businesses are flooded near the river.
17.00 ft: Chestnut Grove Road 41/1 and Lumber Yard at Nallen are flooded, along with several areas along the river.
15.00 ft: Chestnut Grove Road 41/1 and Lumber Yard at Nallen start to flood.
5.20 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	24.78 ft	June 23, 2016
2	24.50 ft	June 24, 2016
3	17.37 ft	July 27, 2022
4	16.27 ft	March 1, 2021
5	14.31 ft	March 11, 2015
6	13.52 ft	January 31, 2013
7	12.91 ft	February 12, 2018
8	12.64 ft	February 11, 2020
9	12.30 ft	May 6, 2018
10	12.16 ft	February 3, 2014

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:37 AM Sunset 06:42 PM Daylight 11 hr, 5 min First quarter 56%

Map

Other gauges on the Meadow River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Meadow River near HinesRiver gauge, Meadow River	2.49 ft	Below flood stage	−0.38 ft	12 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Peters Creek near LockwoodRiver gauge, Peters Creek	46.6 cfs	Very high	−15.9 cfs	13 mi
New River at ThurmondRiver gauge, New River	6.15 ft	Below flood stage	−0.50 ft	15 mi
Laurel Creek near FenwickRiver gauge, Laurel Creek	110 cfs	Very high	−25.0 cfs	16 mi
Gauley River near CraigsvilleRiver gauge, Gauley River	12.40 ft	Below flood stage	−0.39 ft	18 mi
Kanawha River at Kanawha FallsRiver gauge, Kanawha River	5.48 ft	Below flood stage	−0.46 ft	18 mi
Gauley River above BelvaRiver gauge, Gauley River	4.46 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	19 mi
Cranberry River near RichwoodRiver gauge, Cranberry River	3.57 ft	Below flood stage	−0.28 ft	23 mi
Gauley River at Camden on GauleyRiver gauge, Gauley River	4.45 ft	Below flood stage	−0.57 ft	23 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Meadow River at Nallen?

The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 9.80 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 Meadow River at Nallen today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 12:15 AM EDT, the water level was 5.20 ft. Down 0.20 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Meadow River at Nallen rising or falling?

Down 0.20 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Meadow River at Nallen normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Meadow River at Nallen?

The highest level on record is 24.78 ft on June 23, 2016. The lowest is 2.00 ft on July 20, 2017.

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:03190000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.11261, -80.87621 (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	5.20 ft	2026-10-19 04:15	Provisional
Flow	428 cfs	2026-10-19 04:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Meadow River at Nallen (usgs:03190000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/west-virginia/meadow-river-at-nallen

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

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