RIVER GAUGE · TYGART VALLEY RIVER
Tygart Valley River at Philippi
Barbour County, West Virginia
Water level4.57 ft
Flow1,010 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action17 ft
Minor flood19 ft
Moderate flood21 ft
Major flood25 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 31 ft
Widespread major flooding of the entire town occurs.
- 25 ft
Most areas along the river are flooded.
- 22 ft
North High and Woods Streets are flooded. Stevens and North Walnut Streets are flooded. Also, a store is flooded near Stevens and North Walnuts Streets.
- 21 ft
Chestnut and McCartney Streets flood. Vietnam Veterans Park is flooded just upstream from the covered bridge.
- 19 ft
The intersection of US Route 119 and Truck Route 250 is flooded. Also, Sycamore Street and Beech Avenue are flooded.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 1985 | 31.83 ft | 61,000 cfs |
| May 17, 1996 | 27.62 ft | — |
| Feb 9, 1994 | 26.92 ft | — |
More on Tygart Valley River
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DownstreamTygart Valley River below Tygart Lake
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