Major Flood
25 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
Several homes along Emmons Road toward White Oak Road flood. A significant portion of the railroad from just above Ashford down to Emmons is under water. Many homes next to the river from Ashford to Emmons flood.
28 ft
Ashford Lane at intersection with the Ashford Nellis Road bridge begins to flood. Nearly the entire length of Emmons Road is under water.
25 ft
The church on Ashford Nellis Road and some homes along Ashford Lane, next to the river, flood at stages between 25 and 27 feet.
22 ft
Intersection of Emmons Road and Lower White Oak Road floods.
21 ft
Three homes along Dartmouth Ashford Road, just below the intersection with Ashford Nellis Road, flood.
20 ft
Dartmouth Ashford Road just below the intersection with Ashford Nellis Road floods.
18 ft
Intersection of Darmouth Ashford Road and Ashford Nellis Road in Ashford floods. Sections of Emmons Road begin to flood below the intersection with the Ashford Nellis Road bridge.
17 ft
Ridgeview Nellis Road just above the Ashford Nellis Road bridge floods.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1916 | 35.66 ft | — |
| Mar 6, 1967 | 27 ft | 26,600 cfs |
| Dec 30, 1969 | 26.14 ft | 25,200 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Coal River at Ashford?
The Big Coal River at Ashford gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03198500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Big Coal River at Ashford?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Coal River at Ashford is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Coal River rises?
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Where is the Big Coal River at Ashford gauge located?
The gauge is located in Boone County, West Virginia at coordinates 38.1798°N, 81.7115°W. USGS site number: 03198500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey