RIVER GAUGE · ELK RIVER
Elk River at Clifton Ford near Big Run
Webster County, West Virginia
Water level3.70 ft
Flow125 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action11 ft11,065 cfs
Minor flood13 ft16,658 cfs
Moderate flood15 ft23,356 cfs
Major flood18 ft35,439 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 18 ft
County Road 7 is flooded in several sections. Some homes and camps start to flood.
- 15 ft
Numerous spots along County Road 7 begin to flood.
- 13 ft
Bankfull. A few low spots along County Road 7 begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 1861 | 26.34 ft | — |
| Jul 25, 1896 | 25.87 ft | — |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 17.36 ft | 38,796 cfs |
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