Greenbrier River at Alderson
Critical Stages
9' - Action
14' - Flood
16' - Moderate
19' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 2:45 PM EST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.52 ft
Flow: 0.198 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 PM 12/16 | 2.7 | 0.324 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 2.7 | 0.324 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 2.8 | 0.42 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 2.9 | 0.54 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 2.9 | 0.54 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 2.9 | 0.54 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 2.9 | 0.54 |
| 1 PM 12/18 | 2.9 | 0.54 |
| 7 PM 12/18 | 2.9 | 0.54 |
| 1 AM 12/19 | 3 | 0.682 |
| 7 AM 12/19 | 3.2 | 0.899 |
| 1 PM 12/19 | 3.3 | 1.02 |
| 7 PM 12/19 | 3.4 | 1.15 |
| 1 AM 12/20 | 3.5 | 1.3 |
| 7 AM 12/20 | 3.5 | 1.3 |
| 1 PM 12/20 | 3.6 | 1.46 |
| 7 PM 12/20 | 3.6 | 1.46 |
| 1 AM 12/21 | 3.6 | 1.46 |
| 7 AM 12/21 | 3.6 | 1.46 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 2:45 PM 12/16 | 2.52 | 0.198 |
| 2:30 PM 12/16 | 2.52 | 0.198 |
| 2:15 PM 12/16 | 2.52 | 0.198 |
| 2:00 PM 12/16 | 2.52 | 0.198 |
| 12:45 PM 12/16 | 2.53 | 0.203 |
| 12:30 PM 12/16 | 2.53 | 0.203 |
| 12:15 PM 12/16 | 2.54 | 0.209 |
| 12:00 PM 12/16 | 2.54 | 0.209 |
| 11:45 AM 12/16 | 2.54 | 0.209 |
| 11:30 AM 12/16 | 2.55 | 0.215 |
| 11:15 AM 12/16 | 2.56 | 0.221 |
| 11:00 AM 12/16 | 2.56 | 0.221 |
| 10:45 AM 12/16 | 2.57 | 0.227 |
| 10:30 AM 12/16 | 2.58 | 0.234 |
| 10:15 AM 12/16 | 2.58 | 0.234 |
| 10:00 AM 12/16 | 2.57 | 0.227 |
| 9:45 AM 12/16 | 2.57 | 0.227 |
| 9:30 AM 12/16 | 2.57 | 0.227 |
| 9:15 AM 12/16 | 2.57 | 0.227 |
| 9:00 AM 12/16 | 2.57 | 0.227 |
| 8:45 AM 12/16 | 2.58 | 0.234 |
| 8:30 AM 12/16 | 2.58 | 0.234 |
| 8:15 AM 12/16 | 2.58 | 0.234 |
| 8:00 AM 12/16 | 2.58 | 0.234 |
| 7:45 AM 12/16 | 2.58 | 0.234 |
| 7:30 AM 12/16 | 2.58 | 0.234 |
| 7:15 AM 12/16 | 2.58 | 0.234 |
| 7:00 AM 12/16 | 2.58 | 0.234 |
| 6:45 AM 12/16 | 2.58 | 0.234 |
| 6:30 AM 12/16 | 2.58 | 0.234 |
30' -
Railroad tracks on left bank flooded.
26.5' -
Bridge floor at gage is flooded.
19' -
Significant flooding in town of Alderson.
17' -
Flooding of roads in Alderson and some buildings affected.
15' -
Farm land along river bank near gage is flooded.
13.5' -
Additional low spots dowmstream from Alderson along Route 12/3 are flooded.
12' -
Flooding begins along portions of Route 3 downstream from Alderson near Eagle Branch.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jan 20, 1996 | 24.33 |
| Nov 5, 1985 | 23.95 |
| Jun 24, 2016 | 22 |
| Dec 27, 1973 | 20.3 |
| Mar 7, 1967 | 19.9 |
| Apr 5, 1977 | 19.8 |
| Jan 26, 2010 | 18.72 |
| Mar 12, 1963 | 17.95 |
| Feb 26, 1972 | 17.9 |
| Mar 27, 1978 | 17.7 |
| Mar 2, 2021 | 17.53 |
| Feb 22, 1953 | 17.43 |
| Dec 31, 1969 | 17.3 |
| Aug 20, 1969 | 17.1 |
| Feb 23, 2003 | 17.03 |
| Nov 20, 2003 | 16.88 |
| Mar 3, 2007 | 16.8 |
| Mar 6, 1955 | 16.76 |
| Feb 10, 1994 | 16.69 |
| Oct 10, 1976 | 16.6 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
