RIVER GAUGE · GAULEY RIVER
Gauley River near Belva
Nicholas County, West Virginia
Water level1.87 ft
Flow504 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action18 ft
Minor flood20 ft
Moderate flood24 ft
Major flood27 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 30 ft
Almost all of Belva is flooded.
- 27 ft
Railroad tracks, Route 39, businesses, and homes are flooded in Belva.
- 24 ft
Between 24 and 25 feet, the homes along the river in Belva start to flood.
- 22 ft
The welding shop and home next to it start to flood.
- 20 ft
Low sections of Highway 39 above and below the Town of Belva start to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 1932 | 28.6 ft | 105,000 cfs |
| Jun 26, 1940 | 26.35 ft | 92,300 cfs |
| Jul 19, 1954 | 24.8 ft | 67,500 cfs |
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