Major Flood
29 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
27 ft
Minor Flood
25 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
What Floods at Each Level
29 ft
Major flooding is occurring. Roads, homes, and some businesses near the river bank in Danville and Madison are flooded. The 3rd Street Bridge has water on it.
27 ft
Low areas along the river and sections of Hopkins Road start to flood. More homes on the right bank both upstream and downstream from 3rd Street Bridge flood.
25 ft
Low areas including ball fields near Lick Creek and homes along the right bank of the river, both upstream and downstream from the 3rd Street Bridge, start 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 1939 | 27.35 ft | 42,800 cfs |
| Mar 25, 1963 | 25.86 ft | 23,500 cfs |
| Jan 25, 1978 | 25.8 ft | 23,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DANW2
River
Little Coal River
County
Boone, WV
Coordinates
38.0797°N, 81.8364°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Coal River at Danville?
The Little Coal River at Danville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03199000) 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 Little Coal River at Danville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Coal River at Danville is 25 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27 feet, and major flooding at 29 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Coal River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Little Coal River at Danville 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 Little Coal River at Danville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Boone County, West Virginia at coordinates 38.0797°N, 81.8364°W. USGS site number: 03199000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Coal River (WV) at Tornado
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey