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SwedenTygart Valley River near Dailey water level
River gauge, Tygart Valley River, West Virginia, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 389 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.70 ft by Friday, October 23 at 08:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 09:46 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Tygart Valley River near Dailey reads 2.53 ft, a normal level.
It is 11.47 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.47 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.70 ft by Friday, October 23 at 08:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.53 ft and 3.54 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 14.54 ftFebruary 7, 2025
- Lowest on record
- 0.00 ftSeptember 12, 1930
- Forecast peak
- 2.60 ftTuesday, October 20 at 02:00 AM
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 14.00 ft, still 11.47 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 17.00 ft
- Many roads and homes flood along the river flood. Many areas along streams and creeks that flow into the Tygart Valley River also flood.
- 15.00 ft
- Sections of WV Route 219 and Georgetown Road one tenth of a mile to the right of the river gage flood.
- 14.00 ft
- Back Road and approach to the Georgetown Road Bridge 0.15 miles from the river gage flood. Also, minor flooding occurs along the reach of the river.
- 2.53 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: 10 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.54 ft | February 7, 2025 |
| 2 | 14.20 ft | April 16, 2018 |
| 3 | 12.94 ft | January 31, 2013 |
| 4 | 12.24 ft | May 6, 2018 |
| 5 | 11.79 ft | October 9, 1976 |
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 | 2.85 ft | No reference yet | −0.13 ft | 20 mi |
| Tygart Valley River at Mill CreekRiver gauge, Tygart Valley River | 4.64 ft | No reference yet | −0.36 ft | 7 mi |
| Tygart Valley River near ElkinsRiver gauge, Tygart Valley River | 4.13 ft | Below flood stage | −0.76 ft | 8 mi |
| Tygart Valley River at BelingtonRiver gauge, Tygart Valley River | 4.37 ft | Below flood stage | −0.90 ft | 15 mi |
| Tygart Valley River at PhilippiRiver gauge, Tygart Valley River | 5.48 ft | Below flood stage | −0.59 ft | 25 mi |
| Tygart Valley River at Tygart Dam near GraftonRiver gauge, Tygart Valley River | 6,110 cfs | Very high | +110 cfs | 36 mi |
| Tygart Valley River at ColfaxRiver gauge, Tygart Valley River | 6,040 cfs | Very high | −70.0 cfs | 45 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shavers Fork at BemisRiver gauge, Shavers Fork | 4.20 ft | Below flood stage | −0.18 ft | 8 mi |
| Shavers Fork below BowdenRiver gauge, Shavers Fork | 5.05 ft | Below flood stage | −0.30 ft | 9 mi |
| Middle Fork River at AdolphRiver gauge, Middle Fork River | 4.08 ft | Below flood stage | −0.16 ft | 10 mi |
| Shavers Fork near Cheat BridgeRiver gauge, Shavers Fork | 5.26 ft | Below flood stage | −0.19 ft | 13 mi |
| Middle Fork River at EllamoreRiver gauge, Middle Fork River | 4.37 ft | Below flood stage | −0.40 ft | 13 mi |
| Buckhannon River at AltonRiver gauge, Buckhannon River | 6.08 ft | Below flood stage | −0.28 ft | 18 mi |
| Sand Run near BuckhannonRiver gauge, Sand Run | 2.17 ft | Below flood stage | −0.22 ft | 18 mi |
| Greenbrier River at DurbinRiver gauge, Greenbrier River | 1.95 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 19 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Tygart Valley River near Dailey?
The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 11.47 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 near Dailey today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 01:00 AM EDT, the water level was 2.53 ft. Down 0.47 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Tygart Valley River near Dailey rising or falling?
Down 0.47 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Tygart Valley River near Dailey 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 near Dailey?
The highest level on record is 14.54 ft on February 7, 2025. The lowest is 0.00 ft on September 12, 1930.
Is Tygart Valley River near Dailey expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.70 ft by Friday, October 23 at 08:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03050000(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.80927, -79.88173(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 | 2.53 ft | 2026-10-20 05:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 389 cfs | 2026-10-20 05:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Tygart Valley River near Dailey (usgs:03050000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/west-virginia/tygart-valley-river-near-dailey
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