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Tygart Valley River at Philippi
Critical Stages
17' - Action
19' - Flood
21' - Moderate
25' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 5:00 AM EST 12/13/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 4.34 ft
Flow: 0.764 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 AM 12/13 | 4.3 | 0.726 |
| 1 PM 12/13 | 4.3 | 0.726 |
| 7 PM 12/13 | 4.3 | 0.726 |
| 1 AM 12/14 | 4.2 | 0.638 |
| 7 AM 12/14 | 4.2 | 0.638 |
| 1 PM 12/14 | 4.2 | 0.638 |
| 7 PM 12/14 | 4.2 | 0.638 |
| 1 AM 12/15 | 4.3 | 0.726 |
| 7 AM 12/15 | 4.3 | 0.726 |
| 1 PM 12/15 | 4.3 | 0.726 |
| 7 PM 12/15 | 4.3 | 0.726 |
| 1 AM 12/16 | 4.2 | 0.638 |
| 7 AM 12/16 | 4.2 | 0.638 |
| 1 PM 12/16 | 4.2 | 0.638 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | 4.2 | 0.638 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 4.2 | 0.638 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 4.2 | 0.638 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM 12/13 | 4.34 | 0.764 |
| 5:45 AM 12/13 | 4.34 | 0.764 |
| 5:30 AM 12/13 | 4.35 | 0.773 |
| 5:15 AM 12/13 | 4.34 | 0.764 |
| 5:00 AM 12/13 | 4.34 | 0.764 |
| 4:45 AM 12/13 | 4.34 | 0.764 |
| 4:30 AM 12/13 | 4.34 | 0.764 |
| 4:15 AM 12/13 | 4.34 | 0.764 |
| 4:00 AM 12/13 | 4.35 | 0.773 |
| 3:45 AM 12/13 | 4.35 | 0.773 |
| 3:30 AM 12/13 | 4.34 | 0.764 |
| 3:15 AM 12/13 | 4.35 | 0.773 |
| 3:00 AM 12/13 | 4.34 | 0.764 |
| 2:45 AM 12/13 | 4.34 | 0.764 |
| 2:30 AM 12/13 | 4.34 | 0.764 |
| 2:15 AM 12/13 | 4.35 | 0.773 |
| 2:00 AM 12/13 | 4.35 | 0.773 |
| 1:45 AM 12/13 | 4.35 | 0.773 |
| 1:30 AM 12/13 | 4.35 | 0.773 |
| 1:15 AM 12/13 | 4.34 | 0.764 |
| 1:00 AM 12/13 | 4.35 | 0.773 |
| 12:45 AM 12/13 | 4.34 | 0.764 |
| 12:30 AM 12/13 | 4.34 | 0.764 |
| 12:15 AM 12/13 | 4.34 | 0.764 |
| 12:00 AM 12/13 | 4.34 | 0.764 |
| 11:45 PM 12/12 | 4.34 | 0.764 |
| 11:30 PM 12/12 | 4.34 | 0.764 |
| 11:15 PM 12/12 | 4.34 | 0.764 |
| 11:00 PM 12/12 | 4.34 | 0.764 |
| 10:45 PM 12/12 | 4.33 | 0.754 |
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.
