Major Flood
25 ft
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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
23 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
Almost all the streets, residences, and business sections of Camden-on-the-Gauley are flooded.
23 ft
Sections of State Route 20, homes, and buildings are flooded on both sides of the river. Old railroad tracks/trail near Allingdale flooded.
20 ft
State Route 20, homes, buildings on both sides of the river are flooded.
19 ft
Homes and buildings on Coon Creek Road and Bridge Street are flooded.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2016 | 29.75 ft | 71,700 cfs |
| Jul 3, 1932 | 27.38 ft | — |
| Nov 3, 1985 | 23.12 ft | 30,500 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Gauley River at Camden-On-Gauley?
The Gauley River at Camden-On-Gauley gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03187000) 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 Gauley River at Camden-On-Gauley?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Gauley River at Camden-On-Gauley is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Gauley River rises?
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Where is the Gauley River at Camden-On-Gauley gauge located?
The gauge is located in Webster County, West Virginia at coordinates 38.3659°N, 80.6009°W. USGS site number: 03187000. 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.