Major Flood
28 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
23 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
19 ft
What Floods at Each Level
29 ft
Several homes along Clear Fork Road flood, from the intersection with North Leevale Road to the mouth of Clear Fork. Areas of Whitesville near the river are flooded. Low areas along the Big Coal River are flooded down to Slyvester.
28 ft
Home on Clear Fork Road across from North Leevale Road bridge floods.
27 ft
Two homes on North Leevalle Road, just above the bridge, begin to flood.
26 ft
North Leevale Road bridge and section of North Leevale Road just above the bridge flood.
25 ft
Low areas in and around Whitesville flood.
23 ft
Low spots on Clear Fork Road begin to flood. Two homes along the river on North Leevale Road, just above the bridge, flood between 23 and 25 feet.
20 ft
From 20 to 23 feet, low areas near the river 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2001 | 28.47 ft | 12,000 cfs |
| Jul 25, 2001 | 26.62 ft | 9,050 cfs |
| Nov 19, 2003 | 21.96 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WCFW2
River
Clear Fork (Big Coal)
County
Raleigh, WV
Coordinates
37.9662°N, 81.5243°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Clear Fork (Big Coal) at Whitesville?
The Clear Fork (Big Coal) at Whitesville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03198350) 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 Clear Fork (Big Coal) at Whitesville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Clear Fork (Big Coal) at Whitesville is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Clear Fork (Big Coal) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Clear Fork (Big Coal) at Whitesville 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 Clear Fork (Big Coal) at Whitesville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Raleigh County, West Virginia at coordinates 37.9662°N, 81.5243°W. USGS site number: 03198350. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Big Coal River at Ashford
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey