RIVER GAUGE · GAULEY RIVER
Gauley River near Craigsville
Nicholas County, West Virginia
Water level10.73 ft
Flow284 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action22 ft
Minor flood24 ft
Moderate flood26 ft
Major flood29 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 29 ft
Portions of Curtain Road begin to flood along with houses and camper upstream of gauge.
- 26 ft
Low areas near the river begin to flood.
- 24 ft
Low areas near the river begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2016 | 29.04 ft | 80,000 cfs |
| Nov 18, 2003 | 25.94 ft | 63,500 cfs |
| Nov 3, 1985 | 25.72 ft | 61,800 cfs |
More on Gauley River
UpstreamGauley River at Camden-On-Gauley
DownstreamGauley River below Summersville Lake ↗
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