Major Flood
15 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
13 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
Several homes along Twelvepole Creek Road flood. Widespread flooding occurs along the creek.
14 ft
Most of Twelevpole Creek Road floods. The church on Twelvepole Creek Road at McComas Branch begins to flood.
13 ft
Home at the gauge site floods.
11 ft
Low sections of Twelvepole Creek Road and Frank Branch Road flood at 11 to 12 feet.
10 ft
A few low-lying fields adjacent to the creek 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 1979 | 15.84 ft | 5,100 cfs |
| Jun 16, 2003 | 15.45 ft | 3,880 cfs |
| Jun 15, 1989 | 14.74 ft | 3,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DNLW2
River
East Fork of Twelvepole Creek
County
Wayne, WV
Coordinates
38.0118°N, 82.3060°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of East Fork of Twelvepole Creek near Dunlow?
The East Fork of Twelvepole Creek near Dunlow gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03206600) 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 East Fork of Twelvepole Creek near Dunlow?
The NWS-defined flood stage for East Fork of Twelvepole Creek near Dunlow is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when East Fork of Twelvepole Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add East Fork of Twelvepole Creek near Dunlow 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 East Fork of Twelvepole Creek near Dunlow gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wayne County, West Virginia at coordinates 38.0118°N, 82.3060°W. USGS site number: 03206600. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Twelvepole Creek at East Lynn Lake
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.