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SwedenTygart Valley River near Elkins water level
River gauge, Tygart Valley River, West Virginia, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
History
What this means
The gauge at Tygart Valley River near Elkins reads 4.00 ft, a normal level.
It is 13.00 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.68 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 4.00 ft and 6.40 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
- 23.32 ftApril 23, 2018
- Lowest on record
- 1.10 ftJuly 20, 1999
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 17.00 ft, still 13.00 ft away.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23.32 ft | April 23, 2018 |
| 2 | 23.32 ft | April 24, 2018 |
| 3 | 22.81 ft | November 5, 1985 |
| 4 | 21.00 ft | August 1, 1996 |
| 5 | 20.10 ft | May 8, 1994 |
| 6 | 20.07 ft | April 18, 2018 |
| 7 | 19.23 ft | February 27, 1972 |
| 8 | 18.80 ft | December 31, 1969 |
| 9 | 18.58 ft | June 24, 1972 |
| 10 | 18.06 ft | January 30, 1957 |
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 | 2.82 ft | No reference yet | −0.13 ft | 27 mi |
| Tygart Valley River at Mill CreekRiver gauge, Tygart Valley River | 4.55 ft | No reference yet | −0.34 ft | 14 mi |
| Tygart Valley River near DaileyRiver gauge, Tygart Valley River | 2.42 ft | Below flood stage | −0.42 ft | 8 mi |
| Tygart Valley River at BelingtonRiver gauge, Tygart Valley River | 4.30 ft | Below flood stage | −0.75 ft | 8 mi |
| Tygart Valley River at PhilippiRiver gauge, Tygart Valley River | 5.38 ft | Below flood stage | −0.50 ft | 18 mi |
| Tygart Valley River at Tygart Dam near GraftonRiver gauge, Tygart Valley River | 5,810 cfs | Very high | −250.0 cfs | 28 mi |
| Tygart Valley River at ColfaxRiver gauge, Tygart Valley River | 6,030 cfs | Very high | −100.0 cfs | 38 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shavers Fork below BowdenRiver gauge, Shavers Fork | 4.99 ft | Below flood stage | −0.27 ft | 5.9 mi |
| Shavers Fork at BemisRiver gauge, Shavers Fork | 4.16 ft | Below flood stage | −0.17 ft | 11 mi |
| Middle Fork River at EllamoreRiver gauge, Middle Fork River | 4.24 ft | Below flood stage | −0.44 ft | 11 mi |
| Middle Fork River at AudraRiver gauge, Middle Fork River | 3.77 ft | Below flood stage | −0.22 ft | 13 mi |
| Sand Run near BuckhannonRiver gauge, Sand Run | 2.12 ft | Below flood stage | −0.20 ft | 15 mi |
| Middle Fork River at AdolphRiver gauge, Middle Fork River | 4.04 ft | Below flood stage | −0.16 ft | 15 mi |
| Buckhannon River at HallRiver gauge, Buckhannon River | 801 cfs | Very high | −289.0 cfs | 15 mi |
| Dry Fork at HendricksRiver gauge, Dry Fork | 2.96 ft | Below flood stage | −0.23 ft | 17 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Tygart Valley River near Elkins?
The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 13.00 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 Elkins today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 07:30 AM EDT, the water level was 4.00 ft. Down 0.68 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Tygart Valley River near Elkins rising or falling?
Down 0.68 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Tygart Valley River near Elkins 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 Elkins?
The highest level on record is 23.32 ft on April 23, 2018. The lowest is 1.10 ft on July 20, 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:03050500(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.92372, -79.87896(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 | 4.00 ft | 2026-10-20 11:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Tygart Valley River near Elkins (usgs:03050500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/west-virginia/tygart-valley-river-near-elkins
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer