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SwedenPocatalico River at Sissonville water level
River gauge, Pocatalico River, West Virginia, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 156 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Pocatalico River at Sissonville, where the gauge shows 3.58 ft.
It is 26.42 ft below the flood stage of 30.00 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.36 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.58 ft – 4.13 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
- 35.70 ftJune 29, 1998
- Lowest on record
- 1.68 ftJune 13, 1999
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 30.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 37.00 ft
- Major flooding in Sissonville. Route 21 and several roads along the river are flooded.
- 35.00 ft
- Route 21 near the Pocatalico River bridge is flooded both north and south. Homes near the river and the Route 21 Bridge are flooded. Low areas near the Haines Branch Exit of I-77 starts to flood.
- 33.00 ft
- Homes near the Route 21 bridge are flooded. Side roads along the river are flooded.
- 30.00 ft
- Intersection of Route 21 and Old Mill Road begins to flood at 30 feet. Upon this level being reached, water will also flow down Route 21 and fill in low spots 50 to 100 feet away from the Route 21 bridge and will start to flood homes and equipment storage area on both sides of Route 21. Homes and fields along Old Mill Road will start to flood.
- 3.58 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35.70 ft | June 29, 1998 |
| 2 | 34.79 ft | March 2, 1997 |
| 3 | 34.40 ft | April 16, 1939 |
| 4 | 33.00 ft | June 27, 1910 |
| 5 | 32.91 ft | March 7, 1967 |
| 6 | 31.87 ft | March 1, 2021 |
| 7 | 31.80 ft | January 26, 1978 |
| 8 | 28.88 ft | February 18, 1956 |
| 9 | 28.87 ft | February 1, 1951 |
| 10 | 28.20 ft | June 27, 1940 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sandy Creek near ElkviewRiver gauge, Little Sandy Creek | 22.1 cfs | Very high | −14.1 cfs | 9 mi |
| Kanawha River at CharlestonRiver gauge, Kanawha River | 14,900 cfs | High | −1,400.0 cfs | 11 mi |
| Elk River at CharlestonRiver gauge, Elk River | 4,030 cfs | Very high | −700.0 cfs | 12 mi |
| Elk Twomile Creek near CharlestonRiver gauge, Elk Twomile Creek | 2.35 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Kanawha River at S Side Bridge at CharlestonRiver gauge, Kanawha River | 8.30 ft | Below flood stage | −0.39 ft | 12 mi |
| Coal River at TornadoRiver gauge, Coal River | 10.64 ft | Below flood stage | −0.19 ft | 17 mi |
| Elk River at Queen ShoalsRiver gauge, Elk River | 7.59 ft | Below flood stage | −0.16 ft | 19 mi |
| Hurricane Creek at HurricaneRiver gauge, Hurricane Creek | 5.23 ft | Below flood stage | −0.17 ft | 21 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Pocatalico River at Sissonville?
The official flood stage is 30.00 ft. The level is currently 26.42 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 Pocatalico River at Sissonville today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 10:45 PM EDT, the water level was 3.58 ft. Down 0.36 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Pocatalico River at Sissonville rising or falling?
Down 0.36 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Pocatalico River at Sissonville normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Pocatalico River at Sissonville?
The highest level on record is 35.70 ft on June 29, 1998. The lowest is 1.68 ft on June 13, 1999.
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:03201000(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.52620, -81.63124(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 | 3.58 ft | 2026-10-19 02:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 156 cfs | 2026-10-19 02:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Pocatalico River at Sissonville (usgs:03201000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/west-virginia/pocatalico-river-at-sissonville
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