Major Flood
27 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
25 ft
Minor Flood
24 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
Most of County Route 1 floods and several secondary roads along the river flood. Some homes along the river from Iaeger to Panther flood.
25 ft
County Route 1 floods in several sections along the river from the Litwar bridge down to Panther. Secondary roads along the river flood from Iaeger to Panther flood in several sections. Areas around a school near the river flood.
24 ft
Low sections of County Route 1 near the river flood from the Litwar bridge down to Panther. Sections of Apple Blossom Hill Road floods. Low areas along the river from Iaeger to Panther 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2025 | 30.97 ft | 47,498 cfs |
| Apr 3, 1977 | 27.37 ft | 54,500 cfs |
| May 2, 2002 | 24.5 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LITW2
River
Tug Fork River
County
Mcdowell, WV
Coordinates
37.4798°N, 81.8383°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tug Fork River at Litwar?
The Tug Fork River at Litwar gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03213000) 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 Litwar?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tug Fork River at Litwar is 24 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tug Fork River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Tug Fork River at Litwar 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 Tug Fork River at Litwar gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mcdowell County, West Virginia at coordinates 37.4798°N, 81.8383°W. USGS site number: 03213000. 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
- River Forecasts typically include ONLY 2 days of future rain from <u>forecast issuance time</u> (lower right of graph). Occasionally 3 days of future rain included.