Streamflow discharge was last observed at 998 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.05 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 472 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is regulated by two dams, the Winifrede Dam and the Upper Falls Dam. The hydrology of the Big Coal River is influenced by seasonal trends, with high flows in the spring and low flows in the summer. Interesting facts about the river include its history as a significant transportation route for coal, and its designation as a National Wild and Scenic River in 1994.
| Elevation | 619.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.05 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 998.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 421% |
| Year Over Year Average | 237 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 17,400 cfs |
| Geolocation | 38.18, -81.71 |