Gauley River near Belva
Critical Stages
18' - Action
20' - Flood
24' - Moderate
27' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 5:00 AM EST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.52 ft
Flow: 1.01 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM 12/16 | 2.51 | 1 |
| 5:45 AM 12/16 | 2.51 | 1 |
| 5:30 AM 12/16 | 2.52 | 1.01 |
| 5:15 AM 12/16 | 2.52 | 1.01 |
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | 2.52 | 1.01 |
| 4:45 AM 12/16 | 2.53 | 1.02 |
| 4:30 AM 12/16 | 2.53 | 1.02 |
| 4:15 AM 12/16 | 2.53 | 1.02 |
| 4:00 AM 12/16 | 2.53 | 1.02 |
| 3:45 AM 12/16 | 2.54 | 1.03 |
| 3:30 AM 12/16 | 2.54 | 1.03 |
| 3:15 AM 12/16 | 2.54 | 1.03 |
| 3:00 AM 12/16 | 2.54 | 1.03 |
| 2:45 AM 12/16 | 2.55 | 1.04 |
| 2:30 AM 12/16 | 2.55 | 1.04 |
| 2:15 AM 12/16 | 2.55 | 1.04 |
| 2:00 AM 12/16 | 2.55 | 1.04 |
| 1:45 AM 12/16 | 2.55 | 1.04 |
| 1:30 AM 12/16 | 2.55 | 1.04 |
| 1:15 AM 12/16 | 2.55 | 1.04 |
| 1:00 AM 12/16 | 2.55 | 1.04 |
| 12:45 AM 12/16 | 2.56 | 1.05 |
| 12:30 AM 12/16 | 2.56 | 1.05 |
| 12:15 AM 12/16 | 2.56 | 1.05 |
| 12:00 AM 12/16 | 2.57 | 1.06 |
| 11:45 PM 12/15 | 2.58 | 1.07 |
| 11:30 PM 12/15 | 2.59 | 1.08 |
| 11:15 PM 12/15 | 2.61 | 1.09 |
| 11:00 PM 12/15 | 2.62 | 1.1 |
| 10:45 PM 12/15 | 2.63 | 1.11 |
30' -
Almost all of Belva is flooded.
27' -
Railroad tracks, Route 39, businesses, and homes are flooded in Belva.
24' -
Between 24 and 25 feet, the homes along the river in Belva start to flood.
22' -
The welding shop and home next to it start to flood.
20' -
Low sections of Highway 39 above and below the Town of Belva start to flood.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jul 5, 1932 | 28.6 |
| Jun 27, 1940 | 26.35 |
| Jul 19, 1954 | 24.8 |
| Mar 5, 1955 | 22.99 |
| Oct 28, 1938 | 21.37 |
| Jan 7, 1946 | 21 |
| Feb 14, 1948 | 20.62 |
| Jan 29, 1957 | 20.02 |
| Nov 19, 2003 | 19.23 |
| Jul 29, 2001 | 19.09 |
| Jul 2, 1986 | 17.9 |
| Feb 26, 1972 | 16.86 |
| Jun 2, 1974 | 15.69 |
| Jan 19, 1996 | 15.21 |
| Apr 24, 1987 | 14.51 |
| Mar 20, 1975 | 13.99 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.