Major Flood
49 ft
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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
45 ft
Minor Flood
38 ft
Action Stage
36 ft
What Floods at Each Level
58 ft
The railroad tracks in town flood at 58 to 59 feet.
52 ft
In East Kermit, homes on Harry Runyon Drive, Mocha Drive, and Firefly Lane flood.
51 ft
Commercial district near the river just south of the Virginia Avenue bridge floods. In Warfield, much of the business district floods.
50.5 ft
In Lovely, most homes and businesses between Riverfront Road and the river flood.
50 ft
Homes near the river between Elm Street and Walnut Street flood at 50 to 51 feet.
49 ft
In Warfield, homes on Hode Road near the river flood. In Lovely, some homes next to river flood.
47.5 ft
In Warfield, the grocery store on Beauty Road floods due to backwater flooding of Buck Creek.
47 ft
Homes near the river between Collier Street and Walnut Street flood at 47 to 48 feet.
40 ft
In Warfield, low sections of Riverfront Road flood.
38 ft
Several roads in low lying areas along the river flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 1977 | 54.5 ft | — |
| Feb 17, 2025 | 51.28 ft | 86,434 cfs |
| May 7, 1984 | 49 ft | 88,600 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tug Fork River at Kermit?
The Tug Fork River at Kermit gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03214500) 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 Tug Fork River at Kermit?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tug Fork River at Kermit is 38 feet. Action stage begins at 36 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 45 feet, and major flooding at 49 feet.
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Where is the Tug Fork River at Kermit gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mingo County, West Virginia at coordinates 37.8373°N, 82.4088°W. USGS site number: 03214500. 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