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SwedenTug Fork at Williamson water level
River gauge, Tug Fork, West Virginia, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 646 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.30 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 02:00 AM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 09:30 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Tug Fork at Williamson is at 4.03 ft, in the normal range.
It is 22.97 ft below the flood stage of 27.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.77 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.30 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 02:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 4.03 ft and 4.90 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 48.35 ftFebruary 16, 2025
- Lowest on record
- −15.00 ftJanuary 1, 1898
- Forecast peak
- 4.30 ftSunday, October 18 at 02:00 AM
Floating and fishing near Tug Fork at Williamson
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 27.00 ft, 22.97 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 63.00 ft
- The Flood wall will protect downtown Williamson up to 63 feet. Major flooding occurs outside the flood walls.
- 43.00 ft
- The Sycamore Inn, 2nd Avenue Bridge, Riverside School and both Armory Road flood gates are closed at 43 feet and above.
- 42.70 ft
- Many homes and business outside the flood walls are flooded in Williamson and South Williamson.
- 40.00 ft
- Between 40 and 42 feet, the upper flood gate at the water treatment plant, across the rail lines and the Harvey Street Bridge flood gate are closed.
- 38.00 ft
- The South Williamson flood gate is closed on Highway 292. Also, sections of Highway 292 outside the flood gate is flooded.
- 37.00 ft
- Several roads outside of Williamson and South Williamson are flooded and closed. The flood gate is closed at the South Williamson Flood Wall.
- 34.00 ft
- Water surrounds the water treatment plant in Williamson.
- 32.00 ft
- Water covers Fairview Addition Road (Old Route 52). More areas near the river outside the flood walls are flooded.
- 29.50 ft
- The railroad yard in Williamson is affected. Route 612 near Turkey Creek in South Williamson floods. Also, low areas next to the river outside the flood walls of Williamson West Virginia and South Williamson Kentucky are flooded.
- 28.00 ft
- The water treatment plant flood gate in Williamson is closed.
- 27.00 ft
- Route 612 near Turkey Creek in South Williamson floods. Also, Both the Harvey and Vinson Street water pumps are engaged.
- 4.03 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 | 48.35 ft | February 16, 2025 |
| 2 | 44.94 ft | May 8, 1984 |
| 3 | 44.50 ft | March 12, 1963 |
| 4 | 43.60 ft | January 30, 1957 |
| 5 | 42.15 ft | May 3, 2002 |
| 6 | 40.73 ft | May 10, 2009 |
| 7 | 40.70 ft | March 7, 1967 |
| 8 | 39.65 ft | March 5, 2015 |
| 9 | 39.40 ft | March 2, 2021 |
| 10 | 38.37 ft | February 16, 2003 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Tug Fork
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tug Fork at Statts MillsLake, Tug Fork | 51.59 ft | No reference yet | −0.11 ft | 82 mi |
| Tug Fork at LitwarRiver gauge, Tug Fork | 4.04 ft | Below flood stage | −0.24 ft | 28 mi |
| Tug Fork at KermitRiver gauge, Tug Fork | 4.68 ft | Below flood stage | −0.78 ft | 13 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Creek near MetaRiver gauge, Johns Creek | 21.5 cfs | Normal | +1.0 cfs | 12 mi |
| Grapevine Creek near PhyllisRiver gauge, Grapevine Creek | 2.9 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 17 mi |
| Island Creek at Route 44 at LoganRiver gauge, Island Creek | 3.44 ft | Below flood stage | −0.14 ft | 19 mi |
| Levisa Fork at PikevilleRiver gauge, Levisa Fork | 7.90 ft | Below flood stage | +1.06 ft | 20 mi |
| Guyandotte River at LoganRiver gauge, Guyandotte River | 6.15 ft | Below flood stage | −1.30 ft | 20 mi |
| Guyandotte River at ManRiver gauge, Guyandotte River | 6.51 ft | Below flood stage | −1.40 ft | 23 mi |
| Levisa Fork at Big RockRiver gauge, Levisa Fork | 2.99 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 23 mi |
| East Fork Twelvepole Creek near DunlowRiver gauge, East Fork Twelvepole Creek | 4.22 ft | Below flood stage | −0.24 ft | 23 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Tug Fork at Williamson?
The official flood stage is 27.00 ft. The level is currently 22.97 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 Tug Fork at Williamson today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 02:00 AM EDT, the water level was 4.03 ft. Down 0.77 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Tug Fork at Williamson rising or falling?
Down 0.77 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Tug Fork at Williamson normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Tug Fork at Williamson?
The highest level on record is 48.35 ft on February 16, 2025. The lowest is −15.00 ft on January 1, 1898.
Is Tug Fork at Williamson expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.30 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 02:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03213700(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.67312, -82.28012(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 | 4.03 ft | 2026-10-18 06:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 646 cfs | 2026-10-18 06:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Tug Fork at Williamson (usgs:03213700). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/west-virginia/tug-fork-at-williamson
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