Tygart Valley River at Philippi water level

Name: Tygart Valley River at Philippi water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Tygart Valley River, West Virginia, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

5.72ft Down 0.65 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 03:00 PM EDT (29 min ago)

Flow: 2,960 cfs
Water temperature: 54 °F

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.60 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 08:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 09:46 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Tygart Valley River at Philippi is at 5.72 ft, in the normal range.

It is 13.28 ft below the flood stage of 19.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.65 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.60 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 08:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 5.72 ft and 8.71 ft.

The water temperature at the gauge is 54 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 31.83 ftNovember 5, 1985
Lowest on record: 0.10 ftSeptember 29, 1930
Forecast peak: 5.80 ftMonday, October 19 at 02:00 PM

Floating and fishing near Tygart Valley River at Philippi

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 19.00 ft, 13.28 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: Widespread major flooding of the entire town occurs.
25.00 ft: Most areas along the river are flooded.
22.00 ft: North High and Woods Streets are flooded. Stevens and North Walnut Streets are flooded. Also, a store is flooded near Stevens and North Walnuts Streets.
21.00 ft: Chestnut and McCartney Streets flood. Vietnam Veterans Park is flooded just upstream from the covered bridge.
19.00 ft: The intersection of US Route 119 and Truck Route 250 is flooded. Also, Sycamore Street and Beech Avenue are flooded.
5.72 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: 25 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	31.83 ft	November 5, 1985
2	27.62 ft	May 17, 1996
3	26.92 ft	February 9, 1994
4	26.90 ft	July 25, 1912
5	25.93 ft	March 7, 1967
6	24.67 ft	June 23, 1972
7	24.10 ft	October 16, 1954
8	23.70 ft	February 19, 2000
9	23.35 ft	July 31, 1996
10	22.80 ft	December 31, 1969

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:34 AM Sunset 06:37 PM Daylight 11 hr, 3 min First quarter 61%

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	2.92 ft	No reference yet	−0.15 ft	41 mi
Tygart Valley River at Mill CreekRiver gauge, Tygart Valley River	4.78 ft	No reference yet	−0.44 ft	29 mi
Tygart Valley River near DaileyRiver gauge, Tygart Valley River	2.70 ft	Below flood stage	−0.56 ft	25 mi
Tygart Valley River near ElkinsRiver gauge, Tygart Valley River	4.09 ft	Below flood stage	−1.22 ft	18 mi
Tygart Valley River at BelingtonRiver gauge, Tygart Valley River	4.80 ft	Below flood stage	−0.87 ft	10 mi
Tygart Valley River at Tygart Dam near GraftonRiver gauge, Tygart Valley River	6,070 cfs	Very high	−100.0 cfs	12 mi
Tygart Valley River at ColfaxRiver gauge, Tygart Valley River	6,080 cfs	Very high	−90.0 cfs	20 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Middle Fork River at AudraRiver gauge, Middle Fork River	3.88 ft	Below flood stage	−0.40 ft	8 mi
Buckhannon River at HallRiver gauge, Buckhannon River	1,000 cfs	Very high	−370.0 cfs	8 mi
Three Fork Creek near GraftonRiver gauge, Three Fork Creek	118 cfs	High	−27.0 cfs	13 mi
Buckhannon River at BuckhannonRiver gauge, Buckhannon River	7.93 ft	Below flood stage	−1.05 ft	14 mi
Sand Run near BuckhannonRiver gauge, Sand Run	2.28 ft	Below flood stage	−0.25 ft	14 mi
Middle Fork River at EllamoreRiver gauge, Middle Fork River	4.54 ft	Below flood stage	−0.56 ft	16 mi
West Fork River near Mount ClareRiver gauge, West Fork River	3.17 ft	Below flood stage	−0.24 ft	18 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Tygart Valley River at Philippi?

The official flood stage is 19.00 ft. The level is currently 13.28 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 Tygart Valley River at Philippi today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 03:00 PM EDT, the water level was 5.72 ft. Down 0.65 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Tygart Valley River at Philippi rising or falling?

Down 0.65 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Tygart Valley River at Philippi normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Tygart Valley River at Philippi?

The highest level on record is 31.83 ft on November 5, 1985. The lowest is 0.10 ft on September 29, 1930.

Is Tygart Valley River at Philippi expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.60 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 08:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:03054500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.15038, -80.03869 (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	5.72 ft	2026-10-19 19:00	Provisional
Flow	2,960 cfs	2026-10-19 19:00	Provisional
Water temperature	54 °F	2026-10-19 19:00	Provisional

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