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SwedenNew River at Hinton water level
River gauge, New River, West Virginia, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 5,390 cfs
- Water temperature
- 64 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.80 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 08:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:12 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at New River at Hinton reads 2.65 ft, a normal level.
It is 12.35 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.18 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.80 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 08:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.65 ft and 3.12 ft.
The water temperature at the gauge is 64 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 18.97 ftAugust 15, 1940
- Forecast peak
- 2.80 ftSunday, October 18 at 08:00 PM
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 15.00 ft, still 12.35 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 15.00 ft
- Some houses on left bank and downstream from Highway 20 bridge may be affected.
- 2.65 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: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18.97 ft | August 15, 1940 |
| 2 | 14.35 ft | December 30, 1943 |
| 3 | 12.70 ft | January 8, 1946 |
| 4 | 10.68 ft | January 20, 1996 |
| 5 | 10.61 ft | January 26, 2010 |
| 6 | 10.60 ft | September 19, 1945 |
| 7 | 10.59 ft | January 31, 2013 |
| 8 | 10.50 ft | December 2, 1937 |
| 9 | 10.23 ft | October 2, 1938 |
| 10 | 9.91 ft | November 6, 1986 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 1.14 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the New River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New River near GalaxRiver gauge, New River | 1.47 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 71 mi |
| New River at IvanhoeRiver gauge, New River | 2.92 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 58 mi |
| New River at AllisoniaRiver gauge, New River | 1.86 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 51 mi |
| New River at RadfordRiver gauge, New River | 2.45 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 41 mi |
| New River at Glen LynRiver gauge, New River | 3.52 ft | Below flood stage | −0.40 ft | 21 mi |
| New River at ThurmondRiver gauge, New River | 6.30 ft | Below flood stage | −0.52 ft | 22 mi |
| New River below Hawks Nest DamRiver gauge, New River | 9.50 ft | No reference yet | −0.84 ft | 34 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbrier River at HilldaleRiver gauge, Greenbrier River | 2.80 ft | Below flood stage | −0.45 ft | 5.2 mi |
| Bluestone River near PipestemRiver gauge, Bluestone River | 3.78 ft | Below flood stage | −0.24 ft | 11 mi |
| Indian Creek at Red Sulphur SpringsRiver gauge, Indian Creek | 1.04 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 12 mi |
| Greenbrier River at AldersonRiver gauge, Greenbrier River | 3.67 ft | Below flood stage | −0.25 ft | 14 mi |
| Piney Creek at RaleighRiver gauge, Piney Creek | 2.28 ft | Below flood stage | −0.15 ft | 16 mi |
| Camp Creek at Highway 19 near Camp CreekRiver gauge, Camp Creek | 2.19 ft | Below flood stage | −0.16 ft | 17 mi |
| Bluestone River near SpanishburgRiver gauge, Bluestone River | 2.77 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 20 mi |
| East River at WillowtonRiver gauge, East River | 3.10 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 22 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the New River at Hinton?
The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 12.35 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 New River at Hinton today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 10:00 PM EDT, the water level was 2.65 ft. Down 0.18 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is New River at Hinton rising or falling?
Down 0.18 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of New River at Hinton normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at New River at Hinton?
The highest level on record is 18.97 ft on August 15, 1940.
Is New River at Hinton expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.80 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 08:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03184500(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.67040, -80.89259(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 | 2.65 ft | 2026-10-19 02:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 5,390 cfs | 2026-10-19 02:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 64 °F | 2026-10-19 02:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: New River at Hinton (usgs:03184500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/west-virginia/new-river-at-hinton
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