Tug Fork River at Kermit
Mingo County, West Virginia
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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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