Major Flood
20 ft
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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
16 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
Highway bridge is flooded between 23 and 24 feet. Major flooding all along the river.
20 ft
Major flooding along the river. Homes, buildings and low areas along the river are flooded.
16 ft
Homes, buildings and camps on both sides of the river, both upstream and downstream of the highway bridge are flooded.
12 ft
Driveway and homes on the right bank both upstream and downstream of the highway bridge begin to flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2016 | 18.03 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Jun 22, 2016 | 17.78 ft | — |
| Dec 5, 2013 | 13.7 ft | 9,820 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Birch River at Herold?
The Birch River at Herold gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03196500) 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 Birch River at Herold?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Birch River at Herold is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Birch River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Birch River at Herold to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Birch River at Herold gauge located?
The gauge is located in Braxton County, West Virginia at coordinates 38.5748°N, 80.8009°W. USGS site number: 03196500. 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