Tygart Valley River below Tygart Lake
West Virginia — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Taylor County, West Virginia on the Tygart Valley River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03056000, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

Flood Stages

Action Stage

17 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

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Historic Crests

Date	Stage	Flow
Apr 18, 2018	13.25 ft	—
Apr 18, 2018	13.25 ft	—

About This Gauge

USGS Site

03056000

NWS LID

TGOW2

River

Tygart Valley River

County

Taylor, WV

Coordinates

39.3198°N, 80.0251°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Tygart Valley River below Tygart Lake?

The Tygart Valley River below Tygart Lake gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03056000) 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 below Tygart Lake?

This gauge has NWS-defined flood categories. Check the flood stages section above for current thresholds.

How do I get alerts when Tygart Valley River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Tygart Valley River below Tygart Lake to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the Tygart Valley River below Tygart Lake gauge located?

The gauge is located in Taylor County, West Virginia at coordinates 39.3198°N, 80.0251°W. USGS site number: 03056000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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On This River

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey

Tygart Valley River below Tygart LakeWest Virginia — Water Level & Flood Stage