Major Flood
15 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
13.5 ft
Minor Flood
10.5 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
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, 2010 | 11.47 ft | 3,090 cfs |
| May 30, 2004 | 9.12 ft | 2,790 cfs |
| Feb 21, 2003 | 8.34 ft | 2,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PCRW2
River
Piney Creek (WV)
County
Raleigh, WV
Coordinates
37.7606°N, 81.1625°W
Get Flood Alerts for Piney Creek (WV)
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
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.
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