RIVER GAUGE · ELK RIVER
Elk River near Frametown
Braxton County, West Virginia
Water level2.30 ft
Flow511 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action16 ft
Minor flood18 ft
Moderate flood21 ft
Major flood27 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 27 ft
House 100 feet upstream from river gage begins to flood. Numerous homes and camps along Route 4 are flooded.
- 21 ft
Homes and camps along Route 4 are flooded.
- 18 ft
Camp 500 feet downstream of gage begins to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 1996 | 20.39 ft | 30,300 cfs |
| Jun 24, 2016 | 17.62 ft | 24,737 cfs |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 16.65 ft | 22,800 cfs |
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