Major Flood
26.5 ft
Current Water Level
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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
18 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
The Greenbrier Trail on the left bank is flooded.
26.5 ft
The bridge roadway near the gage is flooded.
18 ft
Several sections of Steven Hole Road is flooded.
15 ft
The farm land along the river bank near gage is flooded. Steven Hole Road starts to flood.
14 ft
More low spots along the river are flooded. Also, 14 feet at Buckeye equates to a 10 foot flood stage at Marlinton which is upstream from Buckeye.
13 ft
The low spots below river gage are subject to flooding. Also, 13 feet at Buckeye equates to a 10 foot flood stage at Marlinton which is upstream from Buckeye.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 1877 | 24 ft | — |
| Nov 4, 1985 | 23.2 ft | 82,000 cfs |
| Jan 19, 1996 | 21.03 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BUCW2
River
Greenbrier River
County
Pocahontas, WV
Coordinates
38.1862°N, 80.1300°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Greenbrier River at Buckeye?
The Greenbrier River at Buckeye gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03182500) 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 Greenbrier River at Buckeye?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Greenbrier River at Buckeye is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 26.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Greenbrier River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Greenbrier River at Buckeye to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Greenbrier River at Buckeye gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pocahontas County, West Virginia at coordinates 38.1862°N, 80.1300°W. USGS site number: 03182500. 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.