Major Flood
20 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
17 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23.5 ft
Major flooding of Belington. Many roads and businesses are flooded.
22 ft
Approximately 15 homes along Dayton Loop near the gage flood.
20.5 ft
Approximately 6 homes along Dayton Loop above Johnson Avenue intersection flood at 19 to 22 feet.
20 ft
Intersection of Morgantown Pike and Crim Avenue flood at 19 to 21 feet.
19 ft
Railroad tracks near Bridge Street bridge flood.
18 ft
Dayton Loop near the gage floods.
17 ft
Some city streets flood due to storm sewers backing up. Many low-lying areas flood.
15 ft
Small bridge on Willow Street floods due to backwater into Mill Creek.
14 ft
Intersection of Talbott Road and Wasbash Road flood.
13 ft
Some basements begin to flood due to sewers backing up.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 1985 | 23.65 ft | 29,500 cfs |
| Mar 13, 1927 | 22.6 ft | — |
| Jun 30, 1888 | 21.7 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BELW2
River
Tygart Valley River
County
Barbour, WV
Coordinates
39.0287°N, 79.9378°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tygart Valley River at Belington?
The Tygart Valley River at Belington gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03051000) 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 Tygart Valley River at Belington?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tygart Valley River at Belington is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tygart Valley River rises?
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Where is the Tygart Valley River at Belington gauge located?
The gauge is located in Barbour County, West Virginia at coordinates 39.0287°N, 79.9378°W. USGS site number: 03051000. 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