Gauley River Above Belva, Wv Realtime Data
GAULEY RIVER ABOVE BELVA, WV
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
6,680
Discharge (cfs)
6.2
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 03192000
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 6,680 cfs, and a gauge height of 6.16 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 1,804 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several tributaries and regulated by two dams, Summerville and Swiss, which impact water levels and flow. Seasonally, the river experiences high flows in the fall due to dam releases for whitewater rafting, while summer and winter flows are lower. Interesting facts include the Gauley River being a popular destination for whitewater rafting enthusiasts and the river's reputation for having some of the most challenging rapids in the US.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 675.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 6.16 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 6680.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 794% |
| Year Over Year Average | 841 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 30,700 cfs |
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