Gauley River Near Craigsville, WV
USGS Site No: 03189100 • Gauley River • Nicholas County, WV
Gauley River Near Craigsville, WV on the Gauley River is currently at 1,360 cfs (High — 77th percentile for this date) . Gage height: 12.07 ft.
Reading from
Historical Percentile Comparison
Today's discharge compared to the long-term record for June 11 at this station. Percentile rank shows what fraction of historical years had lower flow on this date.
| Percentile | Label | CFS Threshold | Today's Flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | Very Low threshold | 119 | |
| 25th | Low threshold | 225 | |
| 50th (Median) | Normal (median) | 464 | |
| 75th | High threshold | 1,010 | |
| 95th | Very High threshold | 4,250 | Today: 1,360 cfs |
30-Day Hydrograph
Recent discharge plotted against the historical 10th–95th percentile envelope for the same calendar days. Source: USGS daily values + long-term statistics.
30-Day Flow History
| Date | Discharge (CFS) | Gage Ht (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | 2,310 | — |
| May 27, 2026 | 1,970 | — |
| May 26, 2026 | 2,390 | — |
| May 25, 2026 | 2,670 | — |
| May 24, 2026 | 1,110 | — |
| May 23, 2026 | 1,480 | — |
| May 22, 2026 | 707 | — |
| May 21, 2026 | 230 | — |
| May 20, 2026 | 262 | — |
| May 19, 2026 | 320 | — |
| May 18, 2026 | 395 | — |
| May 17, 2026 | 468 | — |
| May 16, 2026 | 534 | — |
| May 15, 2026 | 644 | — |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 394 | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 476 | — |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 448 | — |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 347 | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 381 | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 413 | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 461 | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 509 | — |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 568 | — |
| Apr 12, 2026 | 644 | — |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 754 | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 877 | — |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 1,050 | — |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 1,290 | — |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 1,660 | — |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 2,340 | — |
Station Information
- USGS Site No
- 03189100
- State
- WV
- County
- Nicholas County
- Coordinates
- 38.2909, -80.6409
- Drainage Area
- 528 mi²
- Datum (ft)
- 1,869.6
- HUC Code
- 05050005
Flood Stage Thresholds
- Action Stage
- 22.0 ft
- Flood Stage
- 24.0 ft
- Moderate Flood
- 26.0 ft
- Major Flood
- 29.0 ft
Currently 11.93 ft below flood stage.
Recent Extremes
- Max discharge
-
12,200 cfsFeb 20, 2026
- Min discharge
-
6 cfsSep 19, 2025
- Days at flood stage
- 0
Computed from the local daily-values archive.
Nearby Gauges
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Gauley River at Camden On Gauley, WVUnknown5.6 mi · 0 cfs
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Cranberry River Near Richwood, WVNormal6.2 mi · 200 cfs
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Laurel Creek Near Fenwick, WVVery High9.3 mi · 87 cfs
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Williams River at Dyer, WVHigh10.5 mi · 290 cfs
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Gauley River Below Summersville Dam, WVNormal14.4 mi · 1,470 cfs