Major Flood
22 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
20 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
42 ft
Historic train station, museum, and post office flood. Access to the town is cutoff.
39 ft
Historic vacant business district in town floods.
38 ft
Railroad tracks in town begin to flood.
37 ft
Parking lot in town between the railroad tracks and the river floods.
34 ft
Row of homes on WV Route 25 approximately half a mile below the Stone Cliff bridge begin to flood.
32 ft
Low sections of WV Route 25 above the Dunglen camping area flood.
30 ft
Dunglen parking area floods.
20 ft
Stone Cliff camping area floods.
19.5 ft
Flooding of low areas begins along the river with backwater flooding occurring on Dunloup Creek and Arbuckle Creek.
19 ft
A few homes on WV Route 25 above the Dunglen camping area begin to flood.
16 ft
Dunglen group camping area and boat ramp floods.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 1996 | 20.35 ft | 100,000 cfs |
| Feb 1, 2013 | 20.27 ft | 99,240 cfs |
| Jan 26, 2010 | 20.1 ft | 97,200 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of New River at Thurmond?
The New River at Thurmond gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03185400) 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 New River at Thurmond?
The NWS-defined flood stage for New River at Thurmond is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when New River rises?
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Where is the New River at Thurmond gauge located?
The gauge is located in Fayette County, West Virginia at coordinates 37.9551°N, 81.0765°W. USGS site number: 03185400. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers