Major Flood
25 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
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.
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 | 31.83 ft | 61,000 cfs |
| May 17, 1996 | 27.62 ft | — |
| Feb 9, 1994 | 26.92 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PHIW2
River
Tygart Valley River
County
Barbour, WV
Coordinates
39.1503°N, 80.0389°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tygart Valley River at Philippi?
The Tygart Valley River at Philippi gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03054500) 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 Philippi?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tygart Valley River at Philippi is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tygart Valley River rises?
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Where is the Tygart Valley River at Philippi gauge located?
The gauge is located in Barbour County, West Virginia at coordinates 39.1503°N, 80.0389°W. USGS site number: 03054500. 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.