Elk River
States:
West Virginia
5 active gauges
Live and historical streamflow for every active USGS gauge on the Elk River — current discharge (CFS), gage height, and how today's flow ranks against the long-term record for this date. Latest reading .
| Station | Discharge (CFS) | Gage Ht (ft) | Condition | Flood Stage (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Elk River Below Webster Springs, WV
WV
|
1,360 | 5.70 | High | 13.0 ft |
|
Elk River at Charleston, WV
WV
|
5,170 | 25.39 | Very High | — |
|
Elk River at Clay, WV
WV
|
1,210 | 5.93 | High | 18.0 ft |
|
Elk River at Queen Shoals, WV
WV
|
4,170 | 8.10 | High | 19.0 ft |
|
Elk River at Sutton, WV
WV
|
— | 15.39 | Unknown | — |
About the Elk River
The Elk River is monitored by 5 active USGS stream gauges across West Virginia. 4 of 5 gauges are running above normal for this date. The strongest flow on the river right now is at Elk River at Charleston, WV (5,170 cfs).
See the glossary for how percentile rank and flow conditions are calculated from the long-term USGS record.
Data source: USGS National Water Information System