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SwedenTygart Valley River at Colfax water level
River gauge, Tygart Valley River, West Virginia, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 6,110 cfs
- Water temperature
- 63 °F
History
What this means
High water at Tygart Valley River at Colfax: the latest reading is 8.85 ft, well above normal for mid-October.
The record high is 18.89 ft, set on November 5, 1985.
It is still going down, by 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 7.23 ft – 9.02 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The water temperature at the gauge is 63 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 18.89 ftNovember 5, 1985
Staying safe in high water
Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.
Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18.89 ft | November 5, 1985 |
| 2 | 16.86 ft | February 14, 1948 |
| 3 | 15.31 ft | February 16, 2018 |
| 4 | 14.46 ft | October 16, 1954 |
| 5 | 13.56 ft | May 5, 2009 |
| 6 | 13.36 ft | March 5, 2015 |
| 7 | 12.75 ft | June 5, 2008 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Tygart Valley River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tygart Valley River at Valley HeadRiver gauge, Tygart Valley River | 2.94 ft | No reference yet | −0.14 ft | 61 mi |
| Tygart Valley River at Mill CreekRiver gauge, Tygart Valley River | 4.81 ft | No reference yet | −0.43 ft | 49 mi |
| Tygart Valley River near DaileyRiver gauge, Tygart Valley River | 2.73 ft | Below flood stage | −0.58 ft | 45 mi |
| Tygart Valley River near ElkinsRiver gauge, Tygart Valley River | 4.25 ft | Below flood stage | −1.12 ft | 38 mi |
| Tygart Valley River at BelingtonRiver gauge, Tygart Valley River | 4.86 ft | Below flood stage | −0.87 ft | 30 mi |
| Tygart Valley River at PhilippiRiver gauge, Tygart Valley River | 5.76 ft | Below flood stage | −0.67 ft | 20 mi |
| Tygart Valley River at Tygart Dam near GraftonRiver gauge, Tygart Valley River | 5,680 cfs | Very high | −470.0 cfs | 10 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Creek at BarrackvilleRiver gauge, Buffalo Creek | 98.0 cfs | High | −28.0 cfs | 5.2 mi |
| West Fork River at EnterpriseRiver gauge, West Fork River | 4.18 ft | Below flood stage | −0.60 ft | 8 mi |
| Three Fork Creek near GraftonRiver gauge, Three Fork Creek | 115 cfs | High | −36.0 cfs | 10 mi |
| Monongahela River at Morgantown Lock & Dam (Lower)River gauge, Monongahela River | 10.35 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 15 mi |
| Deckers Creek at MorgantownRiver gauge, Deckers Creek | 0.70 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 16 mi |
| West Fork River near Mount ClareRiver gauge, West Fork River | 3.18 ft | Below flood stage | −0.25 ft | 18 mi |
| Monongahela R L&D8 (Lower Pool) @ Point MarionRiver gauge | 12.78 ft | High | −0.45 ft | 23 mi |
| South Fork Fishing Creek at SmithfieldRiver gauge, South Fork Fishing Creek | 15.4 cfs | Very high | −4.3 cfs | 23 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Tygart Valley River at Colfax today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 01:00 PM EDT, the water level was 8.85 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Tygart Valley River at Colfax rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Tygart Valley River at Colfax normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Tygart Valley River at Colfax?
The highest level on record is 18.89 ft on November 5, 1985.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03057000(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.43509, -80.13258(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 | 8.85 ft | 2026-10-19 17:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 6,110 cfs | 2026-10-19 17:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 63 °F | 2026-10-19 17:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Tygart Valley River at Colfax (usgs:03057000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/west-virginia/tygart-valley-river-at-colfax
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