Major Flood
23 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
21 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
Mobile home park on Riverside Drive floods.
26 ft
The Lavalette Post Office across from the gauge floods. Low section of WV Route 152 just below the gauge floods.
25 ft
Mobile home park next to auto dealership on WV Route 152 below the gauge floods. Low sections of WV Route 75 next to the creek flood.
24.5 ft
Lynn Oak Road intersection across from the gauge floods.
23 ft
Homes on North Lynn Oak Drive and Malcolm Lane flood.
22 ft
Lower portion of Sturgill Lane and Lynn Creek Drive flood.
21 ft
Homes on Lynn Oak Drive next to the creek begin to flood. Sections of Malcolm Lane flood due to backwater flooding into Wolf Creek.
19.5 ft
Lynn Oak Drive begins to flood.
19 ft
Lower sections of Plymale Branch Road flood and fields adjacent to creek below Lavalette flood.
18 ft
Portions of Sugarwood Golf Course adjacent to the creek flood.
17 ft
Portions of Creekside Golf Course adjacent to the creek floods.
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 28, 2021 | 21.5 ft | — |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 21.03 ft | — |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 20.33 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LAVW2
River
Twelvepole Creek
County
Wayne, WV
Coordinates
38.3241°N, 82.4489°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Twelvepole Creek at Lavalette?
The Twelvepole Creek at Lavalette gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03207061) 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 Twelvepole Creek at Lavalette?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Twelvepole Creek at Lavalette is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Twelvepole Creek rises?
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Where is the Twelvepole Creek at Lavalette gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wayne County, West Virginia at coordinates 38.3241°N, 82.4489°W. USGS site number: 03207061. 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