Major Flood
17 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
15 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Many roads and homes flood along the river flood. Many areas along streams and creeks that flow into the Tygart Valley River also flood.
15 ft
Sections of WV Route 219 and Georgetown Road one tenth of a mile to the right of the river gage flood.
14 ft
Back Road and approach to the Georgetown Road Bridge 0.15 miles from the river gage flood. Also, minor flooding occurs along the reach of the river.
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 3, 1932 | 17.2 ft | 13,100 cfs |
| Nov 4, 1985 | 16.6 ft | 22,000 cfs |
| Mar 12, 1918 | 15.9 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DLYW2
River
Tygart Valley River
County
Randolph, WV
Coordinates
38.8093°N, 79.8817°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tygart Valley River at Dailey?
The Tygart Valley River at Dailey gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03050000) 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 Dailey?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tygart Valley River at Dailey is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tygart Valley River rises?
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Where is the Tygart Valley River at Dailey gauge located?
The gauge is located in Randolph County, West Virginia at coordinates 38.8093°N, 79.8817°W. USGS site number: 03050000. 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.