Major Flood
26 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
13 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
Major flooding of areas near the Middle Fork of the Tygart Valley River.
23 ft
Intersection of County Route 20, and Route 151 is flooded.
18 ft
County Route 28 (Kendron Road) is flooded.
13 ft
County Route 28 (Kendron Road) begins 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, 1995 | 26.68 ft | — |
| Nov 29, 2005 | 17.79 ft | — |
| Apr 16, 2018 | 17.7 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ELLW2
River
Middle Fork Tygart Valley River
County
Randolph, WV
Coordinates
38.9186°N, 80.0889°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Middle Fork Tygart Valley River at Ellamore?
The Middle Fork Tygart Valley River at Ellamore gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03051260) 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 Middle Fork Tygart Valley River at Ellamore?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Middle Fork Tygart Valley River at Ellamore is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when Middle Fork Tygart Valley River rises?
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Where is the Middle Fork Tygart Valley River at Ellamore gauge located?
The gauge is located in Randolph County, West Virginia at coordinates 38.9186°N, 80.0889°W. USGS site number: 03051260. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey