Twelvepole Creek near Wayne
West Virginia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Wayne County, West Virginia on the Twelvepole Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03207020, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
27 ft
9,800 cfs
Moderate Flood
25 ft
8,300 cfs
Minor Flood
19 ft
5,000 cfs
Action Stage
16 ft
3,700 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
34 ft
Church and grocery store on WV Route 152 at Garret Drive intersection floods.
31 ft
Significant flooding throughout Wayne occurs.
30 ft
Businesses on WV Route 152 at Cox Road intersection flood.
29 ft
Mobile home park on Mose Asbury Road floods at 29 to 30 feet. Wayne County Highschool entrance floods.
28 ft
Homes on Front Street adjacent to the creek flood. WV Route 152 and County Route 37/152 flood in town. Railroad tracks above the Route 152 bridge flood. Wayne County High School parking lot floods.
27.5 ft
Wayne County Health Department on Kenova Avenue floods.
27 ft
Mobile home park on Bluefield Street and homes on Bridge Street flood. Section of WV Route 152 at Garrett Creek along with used auto business begin to flood.
26 ft
River Street and Front Street flood.
25.5 ft
Wayne Volunteer Fire Department begins to flood on lower level. Water treatment plant on Bluefield Street begins to flood.
25 ft
Shirley Burgess Park Road begins to flood.
21 ft
Athletic fields in Shirley Burgess Park flood due to backwater flooding from Garrett Creek.
19 ft
Bridge Street near the creek floods. Wayne City Park floods at 19 to 20 feet.
18 ft
Low sections of Mose Asbury Road flood.
16 ft
Athletic fields at Twelvepole Valley Park 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 27, 1962 | 33.6 ft | 16,500 cfs |
| Feb 27, 1962 | 33.6 ft | 16,500 cfs |
| Feb 3, 1939 | 31.03 ft | 22,000 cfs |
| Feb 3, 1939 | 31.03 ft | 22,000 cfs |
| Jun 29, 1928 | 28.3 ft | 14,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WAYW2
River
Twelvepole Creek
County
Wayne, WV
Coordinates
38.2490°N, 82.4343°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Twelvepole Creek near Wayne?
The Twelvepole Creek near Wayne gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03207020) 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 near Wayne?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Twelvepole Creek near Wayne is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
How do I get alerts when Twelvepole Creek rises?
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Where is the Twelvepole Creek near Wayne gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wayne County, West Virginia at coordinates 38.2490°N, 82.4343°W. USGS site number: 03207020. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers