Gauley River river
Total streamflow across the Gauley River was last observed at 4,420 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 8,767 acre-ft of water today; about 141% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 3,146 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 Above Belva reporting a streamflow rate of 3,200 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Gauley River Near Craigsville with a gauge stage of 11.95 ft. 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.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Gauley River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Gauley River
All 2 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Gauley River Near Craigsville
WV
USGS 03189100
|
1,220 | 11.95 | -30.7 | 150% | 3 | 36,100 | 1,881 |
|
Gauley River Above Belva
WV
USGS 03192000
|
3,200 | 4.29 | -36.3 | 152% | 88 | 30,700 | 675 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Gauley River
The Gauley River is a 105-mile long river in West Virginia, USA. It has a rich history, having been used for transportation and as a source of power during the Industrial Revolution. Today, it is a popular spot for whitewater rafting and kayaking, attracting adventure enthusiasts from around the world. The river is home to several hydroelectric power plants, including the Summersville Dam and the Sutton Dam, which provide energy to the region. The Summersville Dam also created the Summersville Lake, which is used for recreational purposes such as boating and fishing. Despite its agricultural potential, the Gauley River has been largely untouched by farming due to its steep terrain and the presence of rocky outcroppings.
Recreation along the Gauley River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Paddle runs
- Begins Below Summersville Lake To The Town Of Swiss
- Upper Gauley - Summersville Dam To Mason Branch
- The Route U.S. 19 Bridge To The Confluence With The Gauley River
- Rabbit Run To Private Land .5 Mile From Richwood
- The Cora Brown Bridge In Nicholas County To The Confluence With The Elk River In Braxton County
- The Junction With Williams River To The Junction With Panther Creek
Track the Gauley River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Gauley River
Where does the data for the Gauley River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.