Tygart Valley River at Philippi
Critical Stages
17' - Action
19' - Flood
21' - Moderate
25' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 6:00 PM EST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 4.03 ft
Flow: 0.509 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 PM 12/15 | 3.9 | 0.407 |
| 1 AM 12/16 | 3.9 | 0.407 |
| 7 AM 12/16 | 3.9 | 0.407 |
| 1 PM 12/16 | 3.9 | 0.407 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | 3.9 | 0.407 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 3.9 | 0.407 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 3.9 | 0.407 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 3.9 | 0.407 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 3.9 | 0.407 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 3.9 | 0.407 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 4 | 0.484 |
| 1 PM 12/18 | 4.1 | 0.559 |
| 7 PM 12/18 | 4.2 | 0.638 |
| 1 AM 12/19 | 4.3 | 0.726 |
| 7 AM 12/19 | 4.5 | 0.931 |
| 1 PM 12/19 | 4.6 | 1.05 |
| 7 PM 12/19 | 4.7 | 1.18 |
| 1 AM 12/20 | 4.8 | 1.32 |
| 7 AM 12/20 | 4.9 | 1.48 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 PM 12/15 | 4.03 | 0.509 |
| 5:45 PM 12/15 | 4.02 | 0.501 |
| 5:30 PM 12/15 | 4.02 | 0.501 |
| 5:15 PM 12/15 | 4.02 | 0.501 |
| 5:00 PM 12/15 | 4.02 | 0.501 |
| 4:45 PM 12/15 | 4.02 | 0.501 |
| 4:30 PM 12/15 | 4.01 | 0.492 |
| 4:15 PM 12/15 | 4.01 | 0.492 |
| 4:00 PM 12/15 | 4.01 | 0.492 |
| 3:45 PM 12/15 | 4 | 0.484 |
| 3:30 PM 12/15 | 4 | 0.484 |
| 3:15 PM 12/15 | 4 | 0.484 |
| 3:00 PM 12/15 | 4 | 0.484 |
| 2:45 PM 12/15 | 3.99 | 0.476 |
| 2:30 PM 12/15 | 3.99 | 0.476 |
| 2:15 PM 12/15 | 3.99 | 0.476 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | 3.98 | 0.468 |
| 1:45 PM 12/15 | 3.98 | 0.468 |
| 1:30 PM 12/15 | 3.97 | 0.46 |
| 1:15 PM 12/15 | 3.96 | 0.453 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | 3.95 | 0.445 |
| 12:45 PM 12/15 | 3.94 | 0.437 |
| 12:30 PM 12/15 | 3.93 | 0.43 |
| 12:15 PM 12/15 | 3.93 | 0.43 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 3.93 | 0.43 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | 3.92 | 0.422 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 3.92 | 0.422 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 3.91 | 0.414 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 3.92 | 0.422 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 3.92 | 0.422 |
31' -
Widespread major flooding of the entire town occurs.
25' -
Most areas along the river are flooded.
22' -
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' -
Chestnut and McCartney Streets flood. Vietnam Veterans Park is flooded just upstream from the covered bridge.
19' -
The intersection of US Route 119 and Truck Route 250 is flooded. Also, Sycamore Street and Beech Avenue are flooded.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 1985 | 31.83 |
| May 17, 1996 | 27.62 |
| Feb 9, 1994 | 26.92 |
| Jul 25, 1912 | 26.9 |
| Oct 29, 1937 | 26.7 |
| Mar 7, 1967 | 25.93 |
| Feb 4, 1932 | 25 |
| Jun 23, 1972 | 24.67 |
| Feb 3, 1939 | 24.3 |
| Oct 16, 1954 | 24.1 |
| Mar 24, 1936 | 24 |
| Feb 19, 2000 | 23.7 |
| Apr 16, 1939 | 23.6 |
| Jul 31, 1996 | 23.35 |
| Dec 31, 1969 | 22.8 |
| Feb 14, 1948 | 22.72 |
| Mar 5, 2015 | 22.65 |
| Oct 3, 1929 | 22 |
| Jan 1, 1970 | 21.54 |
| Mar 20, 1963 | 21.5 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
