RIVER GAUGE · NEW RIVER
New River at Hinton
Summers County, West Virginia
Water level1.71 ft
Flow1,830 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9 ft65,500 cfs
Minor flood15 ft
Moderate flood16 ft
Major flood18 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 15 ft
Some houses on left bank and downstream from Highway 20 bridge may be affected.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 1878 | 20.2 ft | — |
| Aug 14, 1940 | 18.97 ft | — |
| May 21, 1901 | 18.8 ft | — |
More on New River
UpstreamNew River at Glen Lyn
DownstreamKanawha River at Kanawha Falls
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