Total streamflow across the
Gauley River
was last observed at
3,350
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
6,645
acre-ft of water today; about 113%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
2,967 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2015-03-05 when daily discharge volume was observed at
52,300 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Gauley River Near Craigsville
reporting a streamflow rate of 3,350 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Gauley River, with a gauge stage of
13.31 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Gauley River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,881 ft, the
Gauley River Near Craigsville.
Last Updated | 2025-04-04 |
Discharge Volume | 6,645 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
3,350.0 cfs
+1650.0 cfs (+97.06%) |
Percent of Normal | 112.9% |
Maximum |
52,300.0 cfs
2015-03-05 |
Seasonal Avg | 2,967 cfs |
The Gauley River is a 105-mile-long (169 km) river in West Virginia. It merges with the New River to form the Kanawha River, a tributary of the Ohio River. The river features numerous recreational whitewater areas, including those in Gauley River National Recreation Area downstream of the Summersville Dam.