Major Flood
19 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Sections of State Route 3 are flooded. Major flooding occurring all along the Middle Fork Mud River from Griffithsville to the confluence of the Middle Fork and Mud Rivers.
19 ft
House next to Church off of Scary Creek Road, Route 22, starts to flood. Water at the bottom of Scary Creek Road, route 22 Bridge. Fields, Church and Scary Creek Road, Route 22, are flooded. Low sections of Route 3 start to flood.
16 ft
Church on Scary Creek Road, Route 22, starts to flood.
14 ft
Dip on County Route 22, Scary Creek Road, next to the fire hydrant near the Church, starts to flood.
12 ft
Fields and low areas along the Middle Fork Mud River both upstream and downstream are flooded.
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 16, 2023 | 13.53 ft | — |
| Feb 13, 2024 | 13.42 ft | — |
| Aug 18, 2021 | 13.41 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GFVW2
River
Mud River (WV)
County
Lincoln, WV
Coordinates
38.2544°N, 82.0402°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mud River (WV) near Griffithsville?
The Mud River (WV) near Griffithsville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03204346) 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) near Griffithsville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mud River (WV) near Griffithsville is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mud River (WV) rises?
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Where is the Mud River (WV) near Griffithsville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lincoln County, West Virginia at coordinates 38.2544°N, 82.0402°W. USGS site number: 03204346. 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