Elk River At Clay, Wv Realtime Data
ELK RIVER AT CLAY, WV
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
Discharge (cfs)
5.9
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 11,200 cfs, and a gauge height of 5.90 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 6,472 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The largest dam on the Elk River is Sutton Dam, which can affect flow rates downstream. The hydrology of the Elk River varies seasonally, with higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt and precipitation, and lower flows in the summer and fall. Interesting facts about the Elk River include its designation as a National Wild and Scenic River and its historical importance as a transportation route during the 19th century. College students interested in hydrology or environmental science may find the Elk River at Clay, WV streamgauge an interesting resource to study.
July 15, 2026
| Elevation | 679.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gauge Height | 5.90 ft |
| Observed Discharge | cfs |
| Percent of Normal | % |
| Year Over Year Average | cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | cfs |
| Geolocation | 38.46, -81.09 |
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