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SwedenMiddle Island Creek at Highway 18 near Middlebourne water level
River gauge, Middle Island Creek, West Virginia, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
History
What this means
Middle Island Creek at Highway 18 near Middlebourne is at 10.96 ft, in the normal range.
It is 10.04 ft below the flood stage of 21.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.30 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 10.96 ft and 12.50 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
- 23.84 ftApril 12, 2024
Floating and fishing near Middle Island Creek at Highway 18 near Middlebourne
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 21.00 ft, 10.04 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 31.00 ft
- Homes on Stealy Street and Hadock Street near the creek flood.
- 30.00 ft
- Homes along Heritage Drive west of Middlebourne flood. The 4-H Dining Hall at the gauge floods.
- 29.00 ft
- Homes just above and below the gauge flood. The 4-H bridge at the gauge floods.
- 28.00 ft
- The 4-H building at the gauge and Bridgeway Road flood.
- 27.00 ft
- WV Route 18 at the gauge and much of the Tyler County Fairgrounds flood.
- 26.00 ft
- RV park at Tyler County Fairgrounds floods along with a portion of the fairgrounds itself.
- 22.00 ft
- Sections of WV Route 18 above the gauge flood.
- 21.00 ft
- County Route 24 just above Thomas Run floods.
- 19.00 ft
- Low and poor drainage areas along the creek and tributaries flood.
- 10.96 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23.84 ft | April 12, 2024 |
| 2 | 23.22 ft | February 4, 2022 |
| 3 | 20.01 ft | December 17, 2019 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Middle Island Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Island Creek at LittleRiver gauge, Middle Island Creek | 3.07 ft | Below flood stage | −0.14 ft | 7 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio River above SardisRiver gauge, Ohio River | 492 cfs | Very low | −28,408.0 cfs | 10 mi |
| Ohio River at Hannibal Lock and Dam (Lower)River gauge, Ohio River | 12.77 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 13 mi |
| South Fork Fishing Creek at SmithfieldRiver gauge, South Fork Fishing Creek | 11.0 cfs | High | −2.1 cfs | 16 mi |
| Meathouse Fork at Highway 18 near West UnionRiver gauge, Meathouse Fork | 28.3 cfs | Very high | −7.8 cfs | 16 mi |
| Little Muskingum River at Bloomfield OHRiver gauge, Little Muskingum River | 3.26 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 19 mi |
| Wv Fork Fish Creek near HundredRiver gauge, Wv Fork Fish Creek | 5.5 cfs | Very high | −1.0 cfs | 26 mi |
| East Fork Duck Creek near Harrietsville OHRiver gauge, East Fork Duck Creek | 3.66 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 28 mi |
| Duck Creek below Whipple OHRiver gauge, Duck Creek | 2.06 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 30 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Middle Island Creek at Highway 18 near Middlebourne?
The official flood stage is 21.00 ft. The level is currently 10.04 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 Middle Island Creek at Highway 18 near Middlebourne today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 04:00 AM EDT, the water level was 10.96 ft. Down 0.30 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Middle Island Creek at Highway 18 near Middlebourne rising or falling?
Down 0.30 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.33 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Middle Island Creek at Highway 18 near Middlebourne normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Middle Island Creek at Highway 18 near Middlebourne?
The highest level on record is 23.84 ft on April 12, 2024.
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:03114431(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.48164, -80.86947(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 | 10.96 ft | 2026-10-21 08:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Middle Island Creek at Highway 18 near Middlebourne (usgs:03114431). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/west-virginia/middle-island-creek-at-highway-18-near-middlebourne
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