Major Flood
40 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
35 ft
Minor Flood
30 ft
Action Stage
26 ft
What Floods at Each Level
43 ft
Major flooding is occurring. Several roads and homes are flooded throughout the area between West Hamlin, Branchland, Midkiff and Ranger.
40 ft
Several roads, homes, and businesses are flooded throughout the area between West Hamlin, Branchland, Midkiff and Ranger.
35 ft
Several roads along the Guyandotte River between West Hamlin and Ranger are flooded.
30 ft
Payton Branch, Nine Mile Creek, Four Mile Creek and Hamilton Creek Roads are flooded. Esquire Drive and portions of Health Creek Road are flooded.
28 ft
Payton Branch, Nine Mile Creek, Four Mile Creek, and Hamilton Creek Roads begin to flood.
27 ft
Esquire Drive and portions of Health Creek Road begin to 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 1906 | 44 ft | 43,500 cfs |
| Mar 12, 1963 | 43.83 ft | 44,500 cfs |
| Feb 28, 1955 | 42.57 ft | 36,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BRAW2
River
Guyandotte River
County
Lincoln, WV
Coordinates
38.2209°N, 82.2026°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Guyandotte River at Branchland?
The Guyandotte River at Branchland gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03204000) 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 Guyandotte River at Branchland?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Guyandotte River at Branchland is 30 feet. Action stage begins at 26 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 35 feet, and major flooding at 40 feet.
How do I get alerts when Guyandotte River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Guyandotte River at Branchland 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 Guyandotte River at Branchland gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lincoln County, West Virginia at coordinates 38.2209°N, 82.2026°W. USGS site number: 03204000. 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