Clear Fork (Big Coal) at Whitesville
Raleigh County, West Virginia
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 | — |
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