Elk Twomile Creek at Charleston
West Virginia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Kanawha County, West Virginia on the Elk Twomile Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03197939, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
12 ft
Moderate Flood
8 ft
Minor Flood
6.5 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
Homes in the vicinity of the intersection of Rutledge Road and Bakers Fork Road flood.
14 ft
Department of Corrections located on Greenbrier Street floods.
12 ft
The Greenbrier Street bridge at Airport Road floods.
11 ft
Several homes on Keystone Drive below the gauge flood between 11 and 13 feet. Gas station at intersection of Greenbrier Street and Rutledge Road floods.
10 ft
Portions of Keystone Drive flood.
9 ft
Greenbrier Street in front of FedEx building floods.
7.5 ft
The front of the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association begins to flood. Rutledge road near the intersection with Greenbrier Street floods.
7 ft
On Greenbrier Street, the lower portion of FedEx building begins to flood.
6.5 ft
The bridge to Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association off of Greenbrier Street floods. More areas of Rutledge Road flood.
6 ft
Low sections of Rutledge Road 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2025 | 8.3 ft | — |
| Feb 6, 2025 | 8.3 ft | — |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 7.2 ft | — |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 7.2 ft | — |
| Apr 11, 2024 | 6.95 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ETMW2
River
Elk Twomile Creek
County
Kanawha, WV
Coordinates
38.3591°N, 81.5943°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Elk Twomile Creek at Charleston?
The Elk Twomile Creek at Charleston gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03197939) 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 Twomile Creek at Charleston?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Elk Twomile Creek at Charleston is 6.5 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Elk Twomile Creek rises?
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Where is the Elk Twomile Creek at Charleston gauge located?
The gauge is located in Kanawha County, West Virginia at coordinates 38.3591°N, 81.5943°W. USGS site number: 03197939. 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