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
23 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
Major flooding along the Mud River. Little Two Mile Creek Road floods. The church on West Mud River Road, adjacent to the gage, floods. In addition, several homes, buildings, and other roads are flooded near the river.
24.5 ft
Moderate flooding along the Mud River. Highway bridge on East Mud River Rd at gage location, begins to flood.
23 ft
Moderate flooding along the Mud River. Some homes and buildings near the river are flooded.
19 ft
Minor flooding along the Mud River. Several low spots along East Mud River Road and West Mud River Road are flooded.
16 ft
A few low spots on East Mud River Road near the intersection of Girl Scouts Camp Road, begin to flood. A few low spots on West Mud River 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 8, 1978 | 29.38 ft | 20,700 cfs |
| Feb 2, 1939 | 29.35 ft | 20,600 cfs |
| Mar 1, 1997 | 28.76 ft | 19,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mud River (WV) above Milton?
The Mud River (WV) above Milton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03204500) 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 Mud River (WV) above Milton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mud River (WV) above Milton is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mud River (WV) rises?
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Where is the Mud River (WV) above Milton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cabell County, West Virginia at coordinates 38.3882°N, 82.1131°W. USGS site number: 03204500. 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