2026-02-01T13:00:00-05:00
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 18 below expected. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia may occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this section is between 300 and 1000 cubic feet per second (cfs), which provides Class III-IV rapids. The segment mileage of this section is approximately 10 miles, starting at the intersection of Route 150 and Tea Creek and ending at the confluence of the Williams and Cranberry Rivers.
Some of the significant rapids and obstacles on this section of the river include Tea Creek Falls, which is a Class V rapid that drops over a 30-foot waterfall. Another notable rapid is Double Drop, which is a Class IV+ rapid that consists of two consecutive drops. There are also several Class III and IV rapids, including Pinball, Big Rock, and Three Forks.
In terms of regulations, all boaters are required to have a personal flotation device (PFD) and a helmet. Additionally, it is essential to note that the river runs through the Monongahela National Forest, and visitors must adhere to all park regulations. Overall, the Tea Creek to Three Forks section of the Whitewater River is an exciting and challenging run that requires skill and experience to navigate safely.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2026-01-23 |
| River Levels | 79 cfs (2.19 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 45% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 03182500 |
Hourly Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Greenbrier River At Buckeye
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428cfs |
Williams River At Dyer
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139cfs |
Cranberry River Near Richwood
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259cfs |
Gauley River Near Craigsville
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416cfs |
Elk River Below Webster Springs
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324cfs |
Little Back Creek Near Sunrise
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5cfs |
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Tea Creek Campground
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Tea Creek
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Williams River Sites
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Williams River
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Handley WMA
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Day Run
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Tea Creek To Three Forks
National Forest Land To Tea Creek
The Headwaters
To The U.S. Forest Service Cranberry Campground
The U.S. Forest Service Cranberry Campground
To The Confluence With The Gauley River
Three Forks To Spice Run
Darnell Run To Rabbit Run