Major Flood
29 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
23 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
31 ft
In Clendenin, the Columbia Gas transmission area just north of town along WV State Route 4, floods around 31 feet.
30 ft
In Clendenin, many homes and businesses above the Big Sandy Creek between WV State Route 4 and the river are inundated. In Barren Creek, much of River Haven Road floods along with several homes between this road and the river. In Queen Shoals, several homes flood along WV State Route 4 0.3 miles above the Queen Road bridge.
29.5 ft
In Queen Shoals, row of homes on WV State Route 4 above the Queen Road bridge flood. In Reamer, homes between Brown Street and the river are inundated.
29 ft
Major flooding occurs along the entire reach of the Elk River. In Clendenin, most homes and businesses between Maywood Avenue and the river are inundated. In Youngs Bottom, several homes between Robbie Lane and the river flood. In Procious, portions of WV Route 4 and Scenic River Road flood.
28 ft
In Corton, the Eastern Gas transmission area located on River Haven Road, floods around 28 feet.
27 ft
In Clendenin, many homes and businesses between Maywood Avenue and the river flood. In Procious, homes on both sides of the river begin to flood. In Queen Shoals, low sections of WV State Route 4 approximately 1 mile below the gauge floods. Low sections of WV State Route 4 flood between Barren Creek and Corton.
25 ft
In Clendenin, lower portions of Elk Avenue, Virginia Avenue, and Jarrett Street flood. The first floor of businesses adjacent to the river flood.
22 ft
In Falling Rock, US Route 119 at the intersection with Jordan Creek Road floods. In Queen Shoals, low spot on Flat Fork Groves Road floods.
20 ft
In Clendenin, basements in some businesses adjacent to the river flood. WV State Route 4 between US Route 119 and Beech Street floods. Sections of US Route 119 are inundated due to backwater flooding of Big Sandy Creek.
19 ft
In Queen Shoals, the lower floor of the abandoned church opposite side of the river from the gauge floods.
12 ft
The North and South Clendenin boat ramp access parking lots flood between 12 and 15 feet.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 1918 | 37.2 ft | — |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 33.31 ft | 82,700 cfs |
| Dec 31, 1887 | 32 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Elk River at Queen Shoals?
The Elk River at Queen Shoals gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03197000) 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 Elk River at Queen Shoals?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Elk River at Queen Shoals is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 29 feet.
How do I get alerts when Elk River rises?
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Where is the Elk River at Queen Shoals gauge located?
The gauge is located in Kanawha County, West Virginia at coordinates 38.4720°N, 81.2842°W. USGS site number: 03197000. 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
- River Forecasts typically include ONLY 2 days of future rain from <u>forecast issuance time</u> (lower right of graph). Occasionally 3 days of future rain included.