Williams River at Dyer water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.86ft Down 0.39 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 07:15 PM EDT (46 min ago)

Flow: 477 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Williams River at Dyer, where the gauge shows 2.86 ft.

It is 7.64 ft below the flood stage of 10.50 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.39 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.86 ft – 3.65 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: 20.78 ftJune 24, 2016
Lowest on record: 0.32 ftAugust 4, 1988

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 10.50 ft.

What happens at each level

15.00 ft: All roads along the river, as well as tributaries flowing into the river, are flooded and impassible in several areas. At levels nearing 20 feet, several homes, businesses, camps, and campgrounds begin to flood or are flooded near the river.
12.00 ft: Between 12 and 15 feet, several sections of Williams River Road and Forest Service Roads along the river are flooded and impassible. Several campgrounds and camps are flooded along the river. In addition, several low water bridges are impassible.
10.50 ft: Forest Service Road 101 Bridge begins to flood. Several low spots are flooded on Williams River Road along the river.
2.86 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	20.78 ft	June 24, 2016
2	18.45 ft	July 4, 1932
3	17.73 ft	August 30, 1984
4	17.36 ft	January 19, 1996
5	16.99 ft	November 19, 2003
6	16.69 ft	November 4, 1985
7	16.55 ft	June 10, 1981
8	14.48 ft	November 29, 2005
9	14.26 ft	December 2, 1991
10	14.17 ft	January 25, 2010

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:35 AM Sunset 06:40 PM Daylight 11 hr, 4 min First quarter 54%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cranberry River near RichwoodRiver gauge, Cranberry River	3.65 ft	Below flood stage	−0.25 ft	6 mi
Gauley River at Camden on GauleyRiver gauge, Gauley River	4.54 ft	Below flood stage	−0.44 ft	6 mi
Gauley River near CraigsvilleRiver gauge, Gauley River	12.47 ft	Below flood stage	−0.33 ft	10 mi
Elk River below Webster SpringsRiver gauge, Elk River	5.43 ft	Below flood stage	−0.21 ft	15 mi
Laurel Creek near FenwickRiver gauge, Laurel Creek	115 cfs	High	−30.0 cfs	16 mi
Birch River at HeroldRiver gauge, Birch River	4.34 ft	Below flood stage	−0.23 ft	22 mi
Elk River at SuttonRiver gauge, Elk River	14.48 ft	High	−0.81 ft	23 mi
Greenbrier River at BuckeyeRiver gauge, Greenbrier River	3.49 ft	Below flood stage	−0.27 ft	23 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Williams River at Dyer?

The official flood stage is 10.50 ft. The level is currently 7.64 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 Williams River at Dyer today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 07:15 PM EDT, the water level was 2.86 ft. Down 0.39 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Williams River at Dyer rising or falling?

Down 0.39 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Williams River at Dyer normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Williams River at Dyer?

The highest level on record is 20.78 ft on June 24, 2016. The lowest is 0.32 ft on August 4, 1988.

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:03186500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.37900, -80.48397 (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	2.86 ft	2026-10-18 23:15	Provisional
Flow	477 cfs	2026-10-18 23:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Williams River at Dyer (usgs:03186500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/west-virginia/williams-river-at-dyer

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer