Guyandotte River at Pineville
West Virginia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Wyoming County, West Virginia on the Guyandotte River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03202300, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
20 ft
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
The parking lot and fire house building on the right downstream side of the riverbank near the bridge starts to flood.
22 ft
The public swimming pool on the left upstream side of the river next to the bridge starts to flood.
20 ft
The bottom of the pineville police department building on right downstream side of the river starts to flood.
18 ft
Very serious flooding starts to occur throughout Pineville, mainly in the lower sections along the river and Rockcastle Creek.
13 ft
Homes and some businesses along Rockcastle Creek near Pine Aveneue and Main Street start to flood due to backwater from the Guyandotte. Also, some homes start to flood one quarter mile downstream from the river gage near the confluence of the Williams Branch Creek and the Guyandotte River.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2001 | 21.01 ft | 47,620 cfs |
| Jul 8, 2001 | 21.01 ft | 47,620 cfs |
| Apr 4, 1977 | 17.76 ft | — |
| Apr 4, 1977 | 17.76 ft | — |
| Mar 11, 1963 | 15.25 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PINW2
River
Guyandotte River
County
Wyoming, WV
Coordinates
37.5819°N, 81.5371°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Guyandotte River at Pineville?
The Guyandotte River at Pineville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03202300) 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 Pineville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Guyandotte River at Pineville is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 20 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 Pineville to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.
Where is the Guyandotte River at Pineville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wyoming County, West Virginia at coordinates 37.5819°N, 81.5371°W. USGS site number: 03202300. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.