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Piney Creek (WV) at Raleigh
West Virginia — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Raleigh County, West Virginia on the Piney Creek (WV). Live water level data from USGS gauge 03185000, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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Flood Stages

Major Flood

15 ft

Moderate Flood

13.5 ft

Minor Flood

10.5 ft

Action Stage

8 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

What Floods at Each Level

20 ft

Between 20 to 25 feet, maintenance garage is flooded on right bank. Most areas in Raleigh are flooded.

15 ft

Major flooding of the town of Raleigh. Homes and roads near Piney Creek are flooded.

13.5 ft

Homes near Piney Creek start to flood. Burmeister Avenue is flooded and inpassable.

10.5 ft

Burmeister Avenue starts to flood in low areas.

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
Mar 12, 201011.47 ft3,090 cfs
Mar 12, 201011.47 ft3,090 cfs
May 30, 20049.12 ft2,790 cfs
May 30, 20049.12 ft2,790 cfs
Feb 21, 20038.34 ft2,500 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

03185000

NWS LID

PCRW2

River

Piney Creek (WV)

County

Raleigh, WV

Coordinates

37.7606°N, 81.1625°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Piney Creek (WV) at Raleigh?

The Piney Creek (WV) at Raleigh gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03185000) 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 Piney Creek (WV) at Raleigh?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Piney Creek (WV) at Raleigh is 10.5 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13.5 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.

How do I get alerts when Piney Creek (WV) rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Piney Creek (WV) at Raleigh to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the Piney Creek (WV) at Raleigh gauge located?

The gauge is located in Raleigh County, West Virginia at coordinates 37.7606°N, 81.1625°W. USGS site number: 03185000. 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