Major Flood
17 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
Water is over the High School bridge. School Trailer located on the upstream high school side of the High School Bridge is flooded. Catastrophic flooding is occurring throughout the entire reach of the Mud River.
17 ft
Major flooding all along the Mud River from Palermo to Hamlin and Points downstream from Hamlin. Several sections of Routes 3 and 7 are flooded and impassable. Several homes and buildings are flooded near the Mud River.
15 ft
Sections of Upper Mud River Road are flooded as well as some homes along and near the Mud River. Sections of Route 7 between Myra and Hamlin and sections of Route 3 on either side of Hamlin are flooded.
13 ft
Sections of Route 3 in West Hamlin start to flood. House across Route 3, from the High School Bridge, starts to flood. Water into low area around the High School marque and up to Route 3. Ball fields 0.3 miles from the High School Bridge are flooded. Peppermint Lane and surrounding fields in Myra are flooded.
12 ft
Low areas and fields along the Mud River between Palermo and Hamlin 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 17, 2023 | 15.29 ft | — |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 14.93 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MYRW2
River
Mud River (WV)
County
Lincoln, WV
Coordinates
38.2782°N, 82.1144°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mud River (WV) at Hamlin?
The Mud River (WV) at Hamlin gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03204294) 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) at Hamlin?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mud River (WV) at Hamlin is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mud River (WV) rises?
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Where is the Mud River (WV) at Hamlin gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lincoln County, West Virginia at coordinates 38.2782°N, 82.1144°W. USGS site number: 03204294. 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